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Y50 PKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,398 mi
Last recorded126,398 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 PKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 126,398 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 123,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 122,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,205 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,123 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 117,141 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 117,137 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2019 103,849 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front inner edge strong advise 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine/floor under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,167 miles

advise limited inspection plastic covers

advise pad warning light faults

Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 60,246 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,630 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 28,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 21,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 18,140 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

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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Y50 PKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y50 PKC, 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 Y50 PKC registered?

Y50 PKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is Y50 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 PKC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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