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FY08 YRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,845 mi
Last recorded120,845 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 YRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 120,845 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 120,845 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 117,654 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 117,654 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 113,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 111,228 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,893 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 87,479 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket between both rear pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,446 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 69,738 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 25 Jan 2018 69,737 miles

Fuel system component leaking high pressure pump in engine bay (7.2.3)

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 59,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,490 miles

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

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

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

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)

offside rear inner exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 20 Dec 2013 50,579 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 50,578 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,625 miles

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,172 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,060 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 37,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,541 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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FY08 YRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FY08 YRD, 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 FY08 YRD registered?

FY08 YRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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