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LL08 YYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,328 mi
Last recorded128,328 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 YYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 128,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 128,328 miles

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 105,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 105,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,216 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 97,061 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint is also very rusty (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres cracking

engine cover fitted

under shield fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 84,211 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 84,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 74,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged in multiple places no cord exposed

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,692 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear brake pads starting to wear low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,395 miles

near side front lower suspension arm (rear of pair) has small amount of play in it.

near side front wheel rim slightly bent.

slight play in near side front wheel bearing.

windscreen cracked in centre with in limits.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,954 miles

rear n/s has accident damage

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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LL08 YYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LL08 YYG, 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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LL08 YYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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