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KP08 VSM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 VSM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 78,406 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut to kerb edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 66,411 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut to kerb edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 63,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 63,838 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 59,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp (Dipped beam) slightly reduced light output

Fail 16 Nov 2017 59,463 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp (Dipped beam) slightly reduced light output

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,272 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 54,272 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,128 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 78,128 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,642 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 41,641 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 34,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,013 miles

ther is a cut onn/s/front tyre on curbin strip

Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,211 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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KP08 VSM 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 KP08 VSM, 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 KP08 VSM registered?

KP08 VSM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is KP08 VSM safe to buy?

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