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AD08 JYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,767 mi
Last recorded135,767 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 JYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,767 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limiter (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 135,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to limiter (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 131,633 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 131,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 125,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

park brake efficiency test just met minimum requirement of 16% offside rear and nearside rear require repair or adjustment

Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,453 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,450 miles

Engine Front Pulley Distorted

Fail 19 Oct 2018 109,447 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emission control equipment obviously defective Failed to Achieve Emission Levels (8.2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake Wear Indicator Showing

Engine Front Pulley Distorted

Slight Lift In Both Front Wheel Bearings

TPMS Light Showing

Pass 11 Oct 2017 102,313 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 95,023 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 95,020 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 86,505 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 May 2014 70,860 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 61,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 61,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre worn on edges

n/s rear tyre perished and worn on edges

Pass 21 May 2012 50,163 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing on edges

slight o/s front wheel bearing play

Pass 20 May 2011 42,571 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

o/s front wheel rim damaged on inner side

slight lump in o/s front inner tyre wall due to wheel damage

Fail 20 May 2011 42,571 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

o/s front wheel rim damaged on inner side

slight lump in o/s front inner tyre wall due to wheel damage

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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AD08 JYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 82,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD08 JYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AD08 JYG registered?

AD08 JYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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