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KM08 OCR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

179,707 mi
Last recorded179,707 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 179,707 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Nov 2023 179,707 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2022 177,656 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2021 163,812 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside+nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 153,971 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 140,245 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 128,285 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight wear inner edges /cut to outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 108,516 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 77,382 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 58,501 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 55,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,818 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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KM08 OCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OCR, 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 OCR registered?

KM08 OCR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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