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OY08 YFX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

174,626 mi
Last recorded174,626 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 YFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 174,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 166,894 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 166,894 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 162,660 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 152,718 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/o/f lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/f/lower inners x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/f lower inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/o/f inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 146,025 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/o/f lowers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 134,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,580 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 111,815 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,090 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 102,090 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 89,849 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 89,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2014 76,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front wheels buckled

Pass 3 May 2013 67,294 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 67,294 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 52,646 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

glow plug light on

Fail 24 Apr 2012 52,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

glow plug light on

Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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OY08 YFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OY08 YFX, 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 OY08 YFX registered?

OY08 YFX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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