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SD08 YMT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,216 mi
Last recorded104,216 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD08 YMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 104,216 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,205 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 101,885 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 99,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 98,025 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 98,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn center lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 97,141 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 96,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 92,604 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 87,779 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 85,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre unrepairable ()

both rear silencers starting to split at bracket

Pass 14 Jan 2017 82,968 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 80,911 miles

n/s front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 16 Jan 2015 78,852 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Jan 2014 75,825 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Feb 2012 52,696 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 42,153 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SD08 YMT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SD08 YMT, 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 SD08 YMT registered?

SD08 YMT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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