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VX08 UWY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,038 mi
Last recorded122,038 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 UWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,038 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 104,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 99,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 87,286 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))

Pass 15 May 2018 74,210 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 74,210 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 66,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 2 May 2017 66,036 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 11 May 2016 59,269 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,992 miles

front disc's lipped.

rear tyre tread low.

Pass 8 May 2014 40,482 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 40,464 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 May 2013 27,409 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,093 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 11,312 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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VX08 UWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX08 UWY, 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 VX08 UWY registered?

VX08 UWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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