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OU08 YGM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,152 mi
Last recorded110,152 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 110,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 104,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge worn

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 97,728 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in ball joint (hub ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 97,728 miles

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play in ball joint (hub ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,636 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount worn (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs slightly worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play

front discs worn

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,580 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 82,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,879 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 61,123 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,328 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,896 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,358 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 41,931 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 24 Mar 2012 41,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 37,416 miles

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

rear tyrea starting to wear close to legal limit in centre of tread

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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OU08 YGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU08 YGM, 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 OU08 YGM registered?

OU08 YGM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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