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KT08 VDL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,828 mi
Last recorded163,828 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 VDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 163,828 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm's back bushes are worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both side has heavey binding. (1.3.1 (c))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety injection seal and feul filter pipe . (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both side. (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute short cut (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 160,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box metal pipe ,corrosion, next to radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 160,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box metal pipe ,corrosion, next to radiator. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 158,573 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 158,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 153,209 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak on engine

Fail 13 Feb 2023 153,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak on engine

Pass 9 Feb 2022 146,511 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 146,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 145,557 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 145,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR ARM BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,795 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 136,794 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,746 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 81,417 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 68,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,131 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,622 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 42,618 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,072 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 15,496 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 15,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KT08 VDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KT08 VDL, 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 KT08 VDL registered?

KT08 VDL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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