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LY08 EEA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,633 mi
Last recorded92,633 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 EEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 86,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 80,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 80,115 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2020 80,115 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play of front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 58,687 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,827 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 36,325 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 36,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 31,093 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2014 25,101 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 19,385 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 14,589 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 14,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 10,548 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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LY08 EEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LY08 EEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY08 EEA?

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What year was LY08 EEA registered?

LY08 EEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is LY08 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY08 EEA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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