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KL08 KBV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,623 mi
Last recorded64,623 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 KBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 64,623 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 63,850 miles

Both rear tyres inner tread is splitting.

Pass 22 Jun 2024 62,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 61,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 57,900 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,878 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 54,871 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured Inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2020 53,090 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 53,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm) and are perishing.

N/S/F tyre is perishing and is worn low on the inner edge.

Pass 7 Jun 2019 52,170 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Exhaust hanger has broken off.

Pass 21 Jun 2018 49,855 miles

Both rear tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 31 May 2017 46,770 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 43,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 39,531 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 32,627 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 33,951 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KL08 KBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KL08 KBV, 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 KL08 KBV registered?

KL08 KBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is KL08 KBV safe to buy?

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