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KS07 RJS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,670 mi
Last recorded112,670 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 RJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 112,670 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear crash bar corroded (offside has become detached but not insecure)

Fail 12 Dec 2025 112,494 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear crash bar corroded (offside has become detached but not insecure)

Pass 7 Jan 2025 109,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 105,826 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 105,825 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 100,862 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2021 97,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 93,675 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 93,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 90,538 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 90,535 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Dec 2018 87,105 miles

engine covers and underetrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 30 Nov 2018 87,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers and underetrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 29 Nov 2017 83,267 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,955 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 79,954 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS LOW

Pass 1 Dec 2015 74,335 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 73,841 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 70,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 67,169 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,189 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,411 miles

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

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

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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KS07 RJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KS07 RJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS07 RJS registered?

KS07 RJS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KS07 RJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS07 RJS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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