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KM08 AEC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,300 mi
Last recorded101,300 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 AEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 101,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 98,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 92,027 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 85,205 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 82,012 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,035 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,820 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,529 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,922 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,984 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 50,957 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,864 miles

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

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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KM08 AEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KM08 AEC, 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 KM08 AEC registered?

KM08 AEC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KM08 AEC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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