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YK58 YZL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,320 mi
Last recorded182,320 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 YZL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 182,320 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 182,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 181,805 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 174,627 miles

Oil leak ()

oil level low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 166,143 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 166,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 140,604 miles

NSF tyre started to crack

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 140,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

NSF tyre started to crack

Nail in NSR tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,260 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 115,260 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 106,419 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 106,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,408 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,534 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,534 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in passenger side rear tyre

Passengers front tyre worn on inner edge

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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YK58 YZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK58 YZL, 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 YK58 YZL registered?

YK58 YZL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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