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LR08 YAV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,074 mi
Last recorded53,074 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 53,074 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Mar 2025 49,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,801 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 41,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 37,552 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 37,551 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 33,204 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 33,201 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre worn inner edge will require/advise wheel alignment

Pass 18 Mar 2020 29,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 22,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs uneven. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 22,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn secondary ball joint,pressed into lower assly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly corroded.Attached to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs uneven. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,309 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 14,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 12,224 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,727 miles

eml on

n/s/f tyre side wall damged

park brake warning light inop

Pass 21 Mar 2014 9,306 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 7,640 miles

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)

all 4 tyres perished

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 Mar 2012 6,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 4,632 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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LR08 YAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LR08 YAV, 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 LR08 YAV registered?

LR08 YAV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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