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PX08 YBU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

125,531 mi
Last recorded125,531 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX08 YBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dimmer (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 125,511 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working led bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective slightly dimmer (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,274 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 121,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 35 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,479 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 112,054 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,196 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 109,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 108,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 104,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,884 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,884 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure sensor (3.6.I.5)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 12 Jun 2015 96,276 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn from edges

Fail 17 Jun 2014 88,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn from edges

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jun 2012 72,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,497 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 55,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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PX08 YBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PX08 YBU, 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 PX08 YBU registered?

PX08 YBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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