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MC08 YTM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,758 mi
Last recorded155,758 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 155,758 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 142,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two lower ball joints has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear one of two lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 142,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear of two lower ball joints has slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear one of two lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 136,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 130,950 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 130,945 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 125,514 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 118,910 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 114,316 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,615 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 5 Jul 2018 104,932 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 98,076 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 90,387 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting insecure

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

wipers smear/judder

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 75,755 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,372 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,634 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,024 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 32,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,085 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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MC08 YTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MC08 YTM, 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 MC08 YTM registered?

MC08 YTM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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