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EF08 VYC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 VYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 157,071 miles

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))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 156,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt straight sprung arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 142,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 142,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 125,855 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 109,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 109,546 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 94,589 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 83,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge running low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 76,834 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,853 miles

Both front Tyres wearing inside edges

N/S/R & O/S/R Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Oct 2016 61,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 55,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 49,679 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 40,101 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 40,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 23,777 miles

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 VYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EF08 VYC, 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 VYC registered?

EF08 VYC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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