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RY57 JFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,128 mi
Last recorded35,128 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 JFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 35,128 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 32,712 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2018 32,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 29,499 miles

Both front tyres perished

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,216 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 24,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,263 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 19,628 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,273 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,992 miles

plastic covers fitted

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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RY57 JFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY57 JFA, 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 RY57 JFA registered?

RY57 JFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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