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RV08 MYY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,522 mi
Last recorded95,522 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 MYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,522 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 82,818 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 68,534 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 68,534 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 53,868 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 53,868 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

headlight beam adjusters fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 40,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275 35 18 (4.1.E.1)

headlight beam adjusters fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 29,447 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 29,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 29,415 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 27,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in n/s/front sidewall close to cord

Pass 24 Jun 2013 23,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 20,447 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,777 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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RV08 MYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV08 MYY, 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 RV08 MYY registered?

RV08 MYY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is RV08 MYY safe to buy?

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