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KJ08 MTU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,043 mi
Last recorded126,043 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 126,043 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 122,543 miles

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2023 120,639 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2023 120,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 112,087 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 112,087 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 104,311 miles

Offside Front Inner wearing low

Rear exhaust bracket broken/ exhaust is still secure

vibration when engine is running.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 96,093 miles

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

Rear both brake hose pipes deteriorated.

Fail 9 Nov 2019 96,088 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both brake hose pipes deteriorated.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 81,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2016 68,734 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Smooth Shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 63,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 55,811 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,074 miles

FRONT OFFSIDE TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND IN POOR CONDITION.

REAR TYRES TREAD LOW

Pass 16 Jul 2012 36,840 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,704 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 MTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol 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 KJ08 MTU, 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 MTU registered?

KJ08 MTU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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