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LB08 YKN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,030 mi
Last recorded149,030 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 149,030 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 142,902 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 115,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2018 115,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 77,564 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INNER EDGE OF TREAD, CHANGE NOW.

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 17 Jun 2016 61,047 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,405 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 57,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 May 2014 50,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2011 27,074 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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LB08 YKN 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 84.6%.

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 LB08 YKN, 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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LB08 YKN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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