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YF08 EVK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,792 mi
Last recorded129,792 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 EVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 129,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 19 Aug 2015 119,232 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 113,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,818 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 104,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,539 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 85,539 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 61,109 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 61,097 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)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,384 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 37,378 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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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YF08 EVK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YF08 EVK, 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 YF08 EVK registered?

YF08 EVK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is YF08 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 EVK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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