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RON 116Y

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,530 mi
Last recorded59,530 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 116Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 59,530 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 59,529 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2024 57,540 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 55,952 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 53,992 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 51,931 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 50,026 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 47,317 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 44,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 44,433 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,174 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,395 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 34,652 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 32,114 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 32,114 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,899 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 25,573 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 22,231 miles

Manufactors undertrays fitted

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 22,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Manufactors undertrays fitted

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,130 miles

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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RON 116Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RON 116Y, 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 RON 116Y registered?

RON 116Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 October 2008.

Is RON 116Y safe to buy?

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