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YF08 EVN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,525 mi
Last recorded137,525 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 EVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 137,525 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 127,296 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 127,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXY FROM FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 111,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 108,597 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 108,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 101,265 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,265 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 93,628 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 93,491 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 85,373 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,908 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,154 miles

exhaust brakcet insecure

front discs poor

Pass 11 Jun 2015 54,419 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 54,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,012 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,401 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2014 48,396 miles

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 41,022 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 29,621 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 29,538 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2011 15,685 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,685 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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YF08 EVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

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

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