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HV08 YBM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,940 mi
Last recorded145,940 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 YBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 145,940 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 145,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 137,510 miles

Horn tone poor.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 117,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 117,066 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 93,662 miles

Glow plug light on.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 May 2014 93,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Glow plug light on.

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 73,552 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,885 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,993 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 35,984 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers slightly smeary.

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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HV08 YBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV08 YBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV08 YBM registered?

HV08 YBM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is HV08 YBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 YBM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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