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YR08 UPY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,546 mi
Last recorded68,546 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 UPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Nov 2025 68,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (245/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth. (245/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 65,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (245/45R17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Washer jet not working. Washer fluid is sufficient to windscreen.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 60,916 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,874 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 52,644 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 49,356 miles

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

parking brake efficiency imbalanced

Pass 29 Sep 2017 46,425 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,456 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 40,422 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 27,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,534 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 18,972 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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YR08 UPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YR08 UPY, 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 YR08 UPY registered?

YR08 UPY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YR08 UPY safe to buy?

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