CarVerify

Free Car Check

PE08 VYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

164,976 mi
Last recorded164,976 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 VYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 164,976 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 158,562 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 158,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 149,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 20 Jun 2022 149,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2021 138,713 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 138,711 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 131,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight free play in o-s steering

Fail 22 Jun 2020 131,737 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight free play in o-s steering

Pass 29 May 2019 123,339 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 123,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 114,992 miles

Advise parking brake pedal slightly sticking

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

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

Fail 12 May 2018 114,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear hanger missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Advise parking brake pedal slightly sticking

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 100,117 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 100,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 45 17 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 May 2016 88,186 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,316 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 71,313 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 61,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 51,936 miles

front tyres slightly worn on inside

Pass 22 Mar 2012 38,719 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,218 miles

rear brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,217 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside

rear brake discs corroded slightly

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PE08 VYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PE08 VYS, 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

How do I check the history of PE08 VYS?

You can check the full history of PE08 VYS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PE08 VYS registered?

PE08 VYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is PE08 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 VYS shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PE08 VYS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PE08 VYS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.