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FX08 YYE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,258 mi
Last recorded167,258 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 YYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 167,258 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 167,258 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2020 156,403 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Headlamp washer not working, and leaking. Testable after 1st September 2009

Pass 17 May 2019 147,786 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 147,674 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 130,377 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 122,615 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 122,615 miles

Fuel hose leaking replaced hose clip on fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 165,925 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 94,010 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 86,647 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres badly perished

Both rear tyres worn badly on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2013 77,562 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 77,561 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 71,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 71,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,539 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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FX08 YYE 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 68.8%.

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 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 FX08 YYE, 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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FX08 YYE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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