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KR58 KSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

199,523 mi
Last recorded199,523 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 199,523 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Fail 10 Nov 2020 199,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play in offside front steering/suspension

Pass 7 Nov 2019 191,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 191,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 179,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 179,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 171,017 miles

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken system supported ok

Rear differential leaking oil nearside seal

Fail 7 Nov 2017 171,017 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed on the inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear exhaust hanger broken system supported ok

Rear differential leaking oil nearside seal

power steering pump noisy

Pass 9 Nov 2016 166,139 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 166,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 160,346 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger broken but system supported ok

Fail 9 Oct 2015 160,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear bush of the two (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust hanger broken but system supported ok

Pass 17 Dec 2014 151,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a split on outer wall. not down to cords.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 132,441 miles

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

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

Offside front lower rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Pass 11 Dec 2012 108,131 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 83,082 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

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 KSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KSX, 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 KR58 KSX registered?

KR58 KSX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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