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YT08 TFY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 TFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 127,319 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe covered with under seal

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

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

Under the body cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2023 127,313 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Under the body cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 28 Feb 2023 127,136 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front arm unable to complete rear suspension check (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 122,152 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 113,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 103,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 92,544 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 92,540 miles

Exhaust system insecure offside rear bracket fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 88,490 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Jun 2017 83,182 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,612 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres just over2mm

Pass 19 Jun 2015 69,152 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 60,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 53,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 46,626 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 36,199 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 TFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

YT08 TFY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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