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YT08 KVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

276,455 mi
Last recorded276,455 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 276,455 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 256,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 232,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,969 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 132,969 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 120,038 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 114,317 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 114,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high offside (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 107,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,648 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 91,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 80,152 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 38,037 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 35,942 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 34,169 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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YT08 KVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT08 KVD, 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 YT08 KVD registered?

YT08 KVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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