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KJ08 LYD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,863 mi
Last recorded169,863 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 LYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 169,863 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 164,451 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 164,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 158,658 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 158,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 155,702 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 151,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

High level brake light doesn't illuminate

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tie rod has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear arm/Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,109 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 139,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 134,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,939 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 112,879 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 96,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,447 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,173 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 63,296 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 63,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 40,988 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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KJ08 LYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJ08 LYD, 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 KJ08 LYD registered?

KJ08 LYD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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