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HY08 ULT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

312,238 mi
Last recorded312,238 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 ULT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 312,238 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2025 303,470 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 294,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT!!!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 287,884 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 287,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 282,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 277,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020
Pass 29 Mar 2019 260,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 260,260 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror repeater (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 242,733 miles

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 242,733 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Manufactures covers fitted at time of test

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 222,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 200,220 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to wear on the inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 176,954 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 152,623 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 152,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,252 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.tread not cut as deep

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.tread not cut as deep

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.tread not cut as deep

Fail 25 Mar 2011 72,124 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,124 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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HY08 ULT 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 HY08 ULT, 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 HY08 ULT registered?

HY08 ULT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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