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KS58 ECN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,184 mi
Last recorded162,184 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS58 ECN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 162,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 161,781 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 161,780 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 157,005 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 156,993 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lamp strip (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

passed emission test, but no printout due to very low smoke levels

Pass 15 Dec 2015 133,553 miles

front tyre inner edges wearing

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Fail 15 Dec 2015 133,553 miles

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

front tyre inner edges wearing

rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,655 miles

both front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,964 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,921 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 64,921 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,621 miles

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)

front discs lipped

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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KS58 ECN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS58 ECN, 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 KS58 ECN registered?

KS58 ECN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is KS58 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS58 ECN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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