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KN58 XLY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 XLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 97,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe forward (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 for rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 97,973 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked in yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi pipe forward (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 for rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 92,098 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 92,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 84,506 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2023 84,506 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LIMITS!! (245/40x18) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 72,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 65,394 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 59,916 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 56,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 48,944 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,893 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 36,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,565 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 29,727 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 22,985 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,801 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 XLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KN58 XLY, 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 XLY registered?

KN58 XLY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is KN58 XLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN58 XLY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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