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YT08 KTL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,807 mi
Last recorded170,807 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 KTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 170,807 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 157,240 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 143,567 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,313 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 121,078 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 120,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

low emitter

Pass 9 Jan 2018 109,171 miles

TPMS is on but warning lamp does not indicate a system malfunction

Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,078 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 18 Jan 2016 86,318 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 76,287 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,193 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 60,456 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 51,812 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,978 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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YT08 KTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YT08 KTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 KTL registered?

YT08 KTL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 KTL safe to buy?

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