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YX08 YHB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,150 mi
Last recorded117,150 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 117,150 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres low on tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 117,102 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 82,386 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 76,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread & outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 72,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Front balljoint dust cover split.

Offside Front Lower Rear balljoint worn

Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,471 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,712 miles

Rear exhaust mount corroded & broken

Exhaust centre system clamp split

Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,680 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre system clamp split

Rear exhaust mount corroded & broken

Pass 25 Apr 2018 66,027 miles

Exhaust rear bracket corroded & broken

Pass 9 May 2017 64,197 miles

Exhaust front & rear brackets broken

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 62,017 miles

Exhaust rear box bracket corroded & broken

N/s/f lower ball joint slight lift

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 59,858 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 55,507 miles

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

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

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 20 May 2013 47,678 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 39,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YHB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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