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OU08 YHS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,409 mi
Last recorded159,409 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 YHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2021 159,409 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2020 145,027 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 141,288 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 10 Mar 2018 131,497 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 125,411 miles

sign of uneven wear inner edges, front tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2016 107,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 92,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,133 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 37,348 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)

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 YHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHS, 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

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What year was OU08 YHS registered?

OU08 YHS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is OU08 YHS safe to buy?

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