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KJ08 MKC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,478 mi
Last recorded110,478 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 110,478 miles

under body tray fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,089 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,458 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 98,458 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,687 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension bushes slight perishing

Pass 8 Apr 2019 87,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 82,353 miles

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 77,649 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 72,138 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 68,484 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 68,484 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 60,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,790 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,970 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,929 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 38,343 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 MKC 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 77.8%.

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 KJ08 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

KJ08 MKC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is KJ08 MKC safe to buy?

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