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EF08 VYB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,471 mi
Last recorded101,471 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 101,471 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 93,011 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 92,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2022 82,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of the test.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,619 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 80,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 73,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Fail 29 May 2019 73,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play cranked arm outer ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 10 May 2018 68,156 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall slightly damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 16 May 2017 62,841 miles

all tyres outer walls slightly scuffed

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

Pass 28 May 2016 58,097 miles

engine covers and engine under tray fitted obscuring testable items from view of test

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

offside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 27 May 2015 51,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 45,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,873 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,904 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 24,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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EF08 VYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF08 VYB, 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 EF08 VYB registered?

EF08 VYB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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