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YFO 123

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,108 mi
Last recorded100,108 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFO 123
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 100,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside joints in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 97,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2025 97,314 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible brake hose. Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexible brake hose. Nearing Acceptable limits advise further investigation or replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 88,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front to rear metal pipes a t the rear leading to flexible hoses. undertrays fitted. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 82,631 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 75,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 67,277 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 54,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,376 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 39,044 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,217 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,906 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 24,866 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,866 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 20,617 miles

n/s/f outer tyre side wall damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2011 20,615 miles

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE O/S/R TYRE TREAD ON 1.6mm MINIMUM LIMIT

n/s/f & n/s/r tyres, outer sidewalls damaged.

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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YFO 123 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YFO 123, 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 YFO 123 registered?

YFO 123 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YFO 123 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFO 123 shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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