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K27 MDW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,718 mi
Last recorded116,718 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 MDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 116,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 113,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 109,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 103,787 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 99,954 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,693 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,708 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 89,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 85,912 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust mounting insecure.

Fail 24 Jul 2017 85,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust mounting insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2016 81,884 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 79,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 75,961 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 71,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,646 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 45,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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K27 MDW 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 87.5%.

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 K27 MDW, 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 K27 MDW registered?

K27 MDW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is K27 MDW safe to buy?

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