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K18 EAS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,394 mi
Last recorded85,394 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 EAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 85,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted to underside

Pass 20 Jul 2024 81,911 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded. Pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge and cracking with age 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 81,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm . Front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded. Pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm middle bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inner edge and cracking with age 225/40 R18 92Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 81,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 75,445 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 63,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 57,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 57,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 56,248 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 56,247 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 50,454 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 45,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,773 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 27,895 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 22,643 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K18 EAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K18 EAS, 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 K18 EAS registered?

K18 EAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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