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FP08 KUB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

160,531 mi
Last recorded160,531 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 160,531 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2025 152,433 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 152,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 146,767 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2022 145,149 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2022 145,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 143,951 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 141,063 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 139,110 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 136,956 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,805 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 132,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 129,825 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 120,596 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,101 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 108,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2011 83,316 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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FP08 KUB 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 88.2%.

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 FP08 KUB, 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 FP08 KUB registered?

FP08 KUB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FP08 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 KUB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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