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LR08 YKS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

108,641 mi
Last recorded108,641 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 YKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 108,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated pressed in hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play pressed in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,468 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 95,020 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 83,549 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 83,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm rearward ball joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has got a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 71,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (DANGEROUS) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Has got a cut on the outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 62,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,625 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 50,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 44,452 miles

EML on dash

Fail 8 Sep 2017 44,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML on dash

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 40,318 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 40,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,308 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads wearing thin. (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres wear close to wear bars and wear to inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 33,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,524 miles

both front tyres devoid of tred inner edge

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,850 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 YKS 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 LR08 YKS, 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 YKS registered?

LR08 YKS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for LR08 YKS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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