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KO08 ODN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,495 mi
Last recorded100,495 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 ODN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 100,495 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 100,489 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 98,355 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 98,348 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,970 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 92,201 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 87,654 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 83,830 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 80,790 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 80,790 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 71,124 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,506 miles

Exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,208 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,388 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,344 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,474 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,376 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 28,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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KO08 ODN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KO08 ODN, 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 KO08 ODN registered?

KO08 ODN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 7 August 2008.

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