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YX58 PKD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,090 mi
Last recorded159,090 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 PKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 159,090 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 152,766 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 141,220 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Fail 28 Aug 2018 140,967 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test STICKER REMOVED FROM ZONE B PRIOR TO TEST ()

Nearside Front ROADWHEEL HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING IN TWO AREAS. REPAIRS APPEAR TO BE OF GOOD QUALITY

Offside Front ROADWHEEL HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING. REPAIRS APPEAR TO BE OF GOOD QUALITY.

Offside Rear ROADWHEEL HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY WELDING. REPAIRS APPEAR TO BE OF GOOD QUALITY.

Pass 8 Sep 2017 130,272 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 130,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,869 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,075 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm inner bush leaking oil/fluid

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 17,482 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 64,648 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,361 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 55,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 40,814 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 40,814 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YX58 PKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YX58 PKD, 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 YX58 PKD registered?

YX58 PKD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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