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CX08 TYH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 TYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 129,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,302 miles

brake pedal is soft

Fail 5 Nov 2021 127,118 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 120,826 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 114,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,907 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 107,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 103,353 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no.8 is coloured in (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

park brake pedal rubber missing

Fail 19 May 2016 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing off nsf castor arm ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked lower ball joint unit pulling out of hub (2.4.G.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread no.8 is coloured in (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint cover (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

park brake pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 May 2015 91,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,720 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 68,656 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,496 miles

Incorrect wheels fitted to front axle.

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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CX08 TYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX08 TYH, 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 CX08 TYH registered?

CX08 TYH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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