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WU08 UYT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,643 mi
Last recorded195,643 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 UYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 195,643 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 176,792 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 176,792 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 172,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 172,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 166,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 153,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 134,471 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pressed in to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pressed in to the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 134,468 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pressed in to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pressed in to the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Oct 2019 119,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2019 119,047 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 108,019 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn located towards front of the vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn located towards front of the vehicle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 2mm left. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 102,395 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 89,979 miles

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

inner wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 68,784 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 68,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 56,158 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,028 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 29,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 15,266 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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WU08 UYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WU08 UYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 UYT registered?

WU08 UYT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for WU08 UYT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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