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Y27 TRC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,653 mi
Last recorded134,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY27 TRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 134,653 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 134,466 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture nearside and offside rear part of main line brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system nearside rear part of main line pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 120,118 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 110,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 105,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2021 98,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 91,106 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 30 Apr 2019 85,503 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 85,503 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,327 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front crack on windscreen and tiny chip on bottom corner

engine cover and under cover tray fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2018 82,293 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner edge and cracks on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner tyres wearing on inner edge both front

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front crack on windscreen and tiny chip on bottom corner

engine cover and under cover tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 78,402 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,850 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,245 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2014 65,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2014 65,222 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 58,571 miles

Cuts to nearside,offside front tyres inside tyre wear.

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

Pass 1 May 2012 50,043 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,999 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 37,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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Y27 TRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 Y27 TRC, 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 Y27 TRC registered?

Y27 TRC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for Y27 TRC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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