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KM08 YED

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,917 mi
Last recorded121,917 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 121,917 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,862 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 120,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 117,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs are showing small signs of scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs are showing small signs of scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,538 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalanced VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides - offside VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm ball-joint cover damaged VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm ball-joint cover damaged almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 115,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalanced VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides - offside VERY almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front most arm ball-joint cover damaged VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear most arm ball-joint cover damaged almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Almost too excess (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 108,937 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,890 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

note/diesel smell engine bay area/top cover fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2020 97,100 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 97,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 77,861 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,280 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,359 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high re.adj. (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 59,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,887 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 49,378 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,458 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,015 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 29,002 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 29,002 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 YED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 KM08 YED, 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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KM08 YED is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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