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YK08 XAB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,888 mi
Last recorded100,888 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 100,888 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 100,888 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2023 83,074 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 83,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 69,955 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 69,955 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 69,888 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 69,888 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 68,367 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 64,577 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 64,538 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 61,134 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 56,108 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 56,018 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 52,044 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Mar 2017 52,043 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,503 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 47,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,525 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,003 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 20,174 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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YK08 XAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YK08 XAB, 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 YK08 XAB registered?

YK08 XAB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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