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YP08 ZFG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,840 mi
Last recorded109,840 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 109,840 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 102,846 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 101,424 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 98,706 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 89,501 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 87,918 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 83,285 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 81,705 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2018 81,705 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 78,818 miles

rear brake pipe slight corrosion

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,008 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

smell of fuel under bonnet

Pass 21 Jan 2013 58,823 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 52,170 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 52,170 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 51,790 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 48,538 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 ZFG 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 89.5%.

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 YP08 ZFG, 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 YP08 ZFG registered?

YP08 ZFG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 ZFG shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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