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EJ08 KSY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

132,314 mi
Last recorded132,314 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 KSY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 132,314 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear drum back plate corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2024 124,592 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear drum back plate corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear drum back plate corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2022 112,367 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2021 108,867 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 103,952 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 93,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 88,631 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 55,941 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 55,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 48,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 40,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 32,356 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 27,151 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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EJ08 KSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ08 KSY, 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 EJ08 KSY registered?

EJ08 KSY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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