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KR58 DJY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

278,227 mi
Last recorded278,227 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR58 DJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 278,227 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 278,195 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Rear service brake and handbrake not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Popped on brake test. Fouling against anti-roll bar. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Feb 2025 277,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2024 145,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 141,657 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 136,085 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,112 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 128,337 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 115,549 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 105,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 97,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 69,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 68,273 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 68,272 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake pad warning wire damaged but working

Pass 25 Nov 2013 60,123 miles

aproximately 8-10k miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Fail 23 Nov 2013 60,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

aproximately 8-10k miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Pass 4 Dec 2012 50,940 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 42,187 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

aprox 6000 miles remaining on rear tyres and brake pads

offside front washer jet slightly blocked.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 42,187 miles

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

aprox 6000 miles remaining on rear tyres and brake pads

offside front washer jet slightly blocked.

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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KR58 DJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KR58 DJY, 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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KR58 DJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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