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GN08 YVX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,339 mi
Last recorded130,339 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 130,339 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 131,044 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 103,454 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 103,437 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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)

Rear Brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,082 miles

both rear discs heavily pitted and corroded

under bonnet and underside masked by covers

Fail 4 Nov 2016 99,082 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear discs heavily pitted and corroded

under bonnet and underside masked by covers

Pass 27 Nov 2015 94,826 miles

SUSPECT N/S/R TYRE HAS A PUNCTURE

Fail 24 Nov 2015 94,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

SUSPECT N/S/R TYRE HAS A PUNCTURE

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 51,462 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 51,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 41,091 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,873 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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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GN08 YVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GN08 YVX, 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 GN08 YVX registered?

GN08 YVX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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The MOT history for GN08 YVX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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