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B18 KCB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,827 mi
Last recorded133,827 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 KCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 133,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 133,824 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 125,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 119,324 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 119,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded see chalk mark (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded see chalk mark (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 105,011 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 101,238 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 97,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,367 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 88,367 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,683 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 79,683 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,719 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 65,462 miles

Nearside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Offside front tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 58,932 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,485 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 52,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 45,994 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 38,957 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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B18 KCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B18 KCB, 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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B18 KCB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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