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YY08 DZM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

193,895 mi
Last recorded193,895 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 DZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 193,895 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 193,894 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 152,412 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 128,101 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 101,838 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 64,257 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 46,971 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 34,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 May 2013 34,413 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 19,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 19,814 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,576 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 16,576 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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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YY08 DZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY08 DZM, 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 YY08 DZM registered?

YY08 DZM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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