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YD08 NYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 NYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 145,116 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 135,689 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 134,550 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 128,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight corrosion behind and around wheel

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front slight corrosion behind and around wheel

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 120,165 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 110,988 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,619 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2016 82,242 miles

brake pipes corroded

lift in o/s bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 58,813 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 52,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,909 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 45,909 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,048 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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YD08 NYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YD08 NYU, 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 YD08 NYU registered?

YD08 NYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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