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YY08 UZX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,687 mi
Last recorded166,687 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 166,687 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 142,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 113,426 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 101,541 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,683 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 93,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,685 miles

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 64,185 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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YY08 UZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UZX, 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 UZX registered?

YY08 UZX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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