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KL08 OGP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,459 mi
Last recorded127,459 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 OGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 127,459 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2026 127,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 122,005 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 122,005 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 116,986 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 111,064 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake only just met brake test requirements

Pass 23 Aug 2022 106,615 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,080 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 96,549 miles

Both rear flexes pipe perishing

Nearside Front X3 Cracked zone {B}

Offside Front jet wash pump weak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 92,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 85,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 81,430 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2016 74,318 miles

DSM not register smoke test

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Lower coil spring worn both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

battery security not examinjed - battery concealed

windows tinted

Fail 15 Aug 2016 74,296 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

DSM not register smoke test

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Lower coil spring worn both - not clearly visible (2.4.C.1b)

battery security not examinjed - battery concealed

windows tinted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,621 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 65,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,848 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 45,894 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn bald inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2011 27,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 OGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KL08 OGP, 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 KL08 OGP registered?

KL08 OGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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