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K30 CLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,385 mi
Last recorded144,385 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 144,385 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 138,347 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 133,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 126,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 121,365 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 9 Mar 2021 115,495 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 112,435 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,597 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 93,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 82,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 70,385 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,510 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 51,769 miles

both front tyre treads cracking and wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2014 51,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyre treads cracking and wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 44,160 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,127 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,802 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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K30 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K30 CLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K30 CLS registered?

K30 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is K30 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K30 CLS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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