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KS08 DPO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,991 mi
Last recorded202,991 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 DPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 202,991 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 202,972 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 184,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 184,928 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Near side and offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Near side and offside front 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 160,973 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 144,622 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 144,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 121,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower rear ball joint worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low inner edge

Fail 26 Jun 2019 121,910 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower rear ball joint worn

Nearside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing low inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,040 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 20 Jun 2017 75,088 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 75,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Underbody guard insecure/ damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2016 71,335 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer wall damaged

Underbody guard insecure/ damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2015 64,521 miles

front tyres worn on edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 64,520 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front tyres worn on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 52,948 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 44,987 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,469 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 38,468 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 32,990 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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KS08 DPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KS08 DPO, 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 KS08 DPO registered?

KS08 DPO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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