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MK08 CYO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

219,594 mi
Last recorded219,594 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 CYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 219,594 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 195,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small stone chip central (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose (1.1.11 (c))

under covers making inspection difficult

Fail 20 Jun 2022 195,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40 18 97Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread small stone chip central (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front wing damage

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes to hose (1.1.11 (c))

under covers making inspection difficult

Pass 22 Jun 2021 175,060 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 161,814 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 150,677 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 150,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 137,750 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,661 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 118,309 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 115,368 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 103,009 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 92,722 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,294 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 76,703 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 76,694 miles

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

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

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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MK08 CYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MK08 CYO, 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 MK08 CYO registered?

MK08 CYO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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