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Y111 SGH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,534 mi
Last recorded97,534 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY111 SGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 97,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 92,749 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,664 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 89,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 85,863 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 73,481 miles

Offside Front wheel rim marked as rear use only

Pass 21 Jun 2018 65,769 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 62,135 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 56,348 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 56,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 49,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,171 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Jun 2014 41,171 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 40,433 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 34,841 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,711 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,946 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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Y111 SGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 Y111 SGH, 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 Y111 SGH registered?

Y111 SGH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is Y111 SGH safe to buy?

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