CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY57 FTA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

120,282 mi
Last recorded120,282 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 120,282 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,881 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 102,693 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 94,759 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 94,758 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 90,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 86,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Plastic sill cover damaged/broken

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 86,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Plastic sill cover damaged/broken

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,195 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded at base coils

Under sheild fitted to full lenth of vehicle. Unable to inspect all components

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,557 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,738 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,663 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 49,172 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 43,098 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 32,773 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY57 FTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 YY57 FTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YY57 FTA?

You can check the full history of YY57 FTA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY57 FTA registered?

YY57 FTA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is YY57 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY57 FTA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY57 FTA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY57 FTA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.