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GY08 WYL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

205,402 mi
Last recorded205,402 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 WYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 205,402 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 178,906 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 169,897 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 162,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 152,231 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Mar 2021 143,420 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 143,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 133,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 97,854 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 97,853 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 x brackets snapped (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,228 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 62,120 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 49,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 39,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,919 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,986 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,813 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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GY08 WYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GY08 WYL, 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 GY08 WYL registered?

GY08 WYL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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