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YG08 XXV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 XXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 124,157 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2023 122,105 miles

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

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

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

fitment of under trays has slightly impeded their ability to test every aspect of your vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2023 122,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

fitment of under trays has slightly impeded their ability to test every aspect of your vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2022 118,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 116,266 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 111,701 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 68,230 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2015 55,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 42,423 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertrays and engine covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 26,559 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2011 18,392 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,348 miles

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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YG08 XXV 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 YG08 XXV, 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 YG08 XXV registered?

YG08 XXV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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