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KN58 DFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,797 mi
Last recorded144,797 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 DFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 144,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 144,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 136,115 miles

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitting

Fail 11 Jun 2021 136,112 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitting

Pass 9 Jun 2020 130,213 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 130,213 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 124,986 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,395 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 113,391 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 104,079 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,079 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2015 91,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 91,254 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 73,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,266 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 48,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,182 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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KN58 DFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KN58 DFA, 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 KN58 DFA registered?

KN58 DFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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