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KR08 WLX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,156 mi
Last recorded68,156 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 WLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,156 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 67,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 67,446 miles

Offside Rear Light unit lens broken

Pass 19 Nov 2021 67,227 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 66,127 miles

Offside Rear Lamp Lens Cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2020 66,127 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp Lens Cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2019 64,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,535 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 57,926 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,524 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 48,227 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2013 44,914 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 41,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,583 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 36,075 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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KR08 WLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KR08 WLX, 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 WLX registered?

KR08 WLX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is KR08 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 WLX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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