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YX08 TSZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

211,017 mi
Last recorded211,017 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 TSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 211,017 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 209,640 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 209,635 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted to NSF (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 206,251 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 206,244 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward most arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel not fitted in accordance with instructions on inner wheel rim

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

Offside Front Road wheel not fitted in accordance with instructions on inner wheel rim

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 200,914 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel not fitted in accordance with rim instructions

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Adhesive beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is starting to de-laminate

Offside Front Wheel not fitted in accordance with rim instructions

Offside Rear Tyre tread is starting to de-laminate

Fail 12 Jul 2021 200,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern is pointing in the wrong direction , "continental headlamp" (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Swivel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel not fitted in accordance with rim instructions

Nearside Rear Tyre tread is starting to de-laminate

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

Offside Front Wheel not fitted in accordance with rim instructions

Offside Rear Tyre tread is starting to de-laminate

Fail 7 Jul 2021 200,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letter fowled (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wheel's should be fitted to rear as inner edge of wheel rim states

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 169,027 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 169,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 153,014 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 153,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 135,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 112,070 miles

Offside front trye has slight inner wear

Windscreen / headlamp wash leaking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 111,942 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 111,939 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,651 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,832 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 74,561 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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YX08 TSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YX08 TSZ, 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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YX08 TSZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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