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YY08 PNZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,259 mi
Last recorded183,259 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 183,259 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 172,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 161,708 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 152,172 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,176 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,275 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 133,275 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,917 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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,589 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 85,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 74,654 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 67,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 60,682 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 60,682 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 55,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 46,480 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded inner face

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 PNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY08 PNZ, 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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YY08 PNZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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