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KR08 TVD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,436 mi
Last recorded153,436 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 TVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 153,436 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 139,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 127,437 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 112,002 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,877 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 110,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Undertray not fully secure Gearbox (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 106,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,015 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 103,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 97,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 96,978 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 96,978 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 89,159 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint bothside (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 82,619 miles

Child seat fitted n/s/rear unable to test adult belt.

Fail 9 Dec 2014 75,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,335 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 69,596 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,337 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,030 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,116 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 42,017 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KR08 TVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KR08 TVD, 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 KR08 TVD registered?

KR08 TVD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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