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YP08 DNN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

182,779 mi
Last recorded182,779 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 DNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 182,779 miles

Offside Rear Bracket detached from exhaust

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 182,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bracket detached from exhaust

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 167,031 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 158,623 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 154,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 144,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 140,027 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side rear wheel rim shows evidence of welding repairs.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 18%.

locking wheel nut key left on wheel bolt

Fail 28 May 2019 139,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm lower ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

near side front metal brake pipe shows corrosion/pitting.

near side front tyre valve stem shows deterioration.

off side front metal brake pipe shows extensive corrosion/pitting.

off side rear tyre outer side wall shows damage.

off side rear wheel rim shows evidence of welding repairs.

rear parking brakes show a low overall performance effort of 18%.

Pass 1 Jun 2018 132,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2018 132,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged and has been welded (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint pin faces up. (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged also been welded (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 113,218 miles

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 27 May 2016 113,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 May 2015 103,181 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2014 100,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 90,235 miles

front tyres shouldered on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2013 90,235 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front tyres shouldered on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,309 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 64,556 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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YP08 DNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YP08 DNN, 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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YP08 DNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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