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WJ08 YPX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

143,597 mi
Last recorded143,597 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 143,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 135,905 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 135,894 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 131,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four service brakes fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 126,988 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 116,023 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,600 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,255 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 94,749 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 88,416 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 78,789 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 42,458 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear discs corroiding

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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WJ08 YPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WJ08 YPX, 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 WJ08 YPX registered?

WJ08 YPX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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