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CE08 KNC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,708 mi
Last recorded65,708 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 65,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play REAR MOST SUSPENSION BALL JOINT HAS LIFT WHEN NO WEIGHT ON VEHICLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 59,332 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 58,851 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,928 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 49,732 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,167 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 47,434 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 47,385 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 42,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 39,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 37,122 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 35,269 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 30,949 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 19,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 18,336 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 14,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 14,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 11,841 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

age cracking on n/s/f and both rear inner tyre sidewalls

scratch in n/s windscreen

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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CE08 KNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 CE08 KNC, 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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CE08 KNC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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