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RF08 YFW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

164,179 mi
Last recorded164,179 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 164,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Turning lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Washer jet blocked, sufficient fluid from ns

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 160,000 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 149,933 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 142,035 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 132,216 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 124,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 112,834 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 100,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 82,762 miles

Nearside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal minimum

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Fail 8 May 2014 82,684 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn inner quarter and close to legal minimum

Rear brake pads worn to 3mm thick

Pass 10 May 2013 70,999 miles

Nearside rear brake pads worn to apx 3mm thick

Pass 19 Dec 2011 45,138 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RF08 YFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 RF08 YFW, 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 RF08 YFW registered?

RF08 YFW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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