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LM08 YKB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,342 mi
Last recorded199,342 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 YKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 199,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 189,755 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 114,552 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 105,465 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,811 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 97,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Nov 2017 91,491 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 84,218 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,218 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,949 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 67,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,034 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 52,983 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 52,922 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,622 miles

n/s/f tyre has damage to inner tyrewall

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on very inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on very inner edge

some testable items not checked due to under vehicle covers fitted

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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LM08 YKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LM08 YKB, 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 LM08 YKB registered?

LM08 YKB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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