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K9 RKJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,320 mi
Last recorded121,320 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 RKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 121,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 119,119 miles

Undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 22 May 2024 116,416 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 116,413 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 104,442 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 95,724 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 85,641 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 75,529 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 7 Aug 2015 62,808 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 47,689 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 47,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 47,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge/damage to sidewalls

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear tyres wearing slightly in centre

Pass 26 Mar 2012 28,298 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,538 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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K9 RKJ 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 81.3%.

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 K9 RKJ, 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 K9 RKJ registered?

K9 RKJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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