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KT08 XOX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,081 mi
Last recorded154,081 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 XOX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 154,081 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 153,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 145,957 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 145,957 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 138,392 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2022 138,391 miles

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 125,386 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre has approx. 2mm remaining on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2021 125,382 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective x2 exhaust hangers have broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre has approx. 2mm remaining on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 118,438 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 107,660 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to underside not allowing inspection of components

Fail 11 May 2019 107,608 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind covers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

covers fitted to underside not allowing inspection of components

Pass 11 May 2018 94,716 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear near flexi hoses

Off side rear exhaust pipe bracket snapped , system still secure

Fail 5 May 2018 94,522 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative Both (1.7.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear near flexi hoses

Off side rear exhaust pipe bracket snapped , system still secure

Pass 18 May 2017 82,993 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 19 Jul 2016 77,689 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2015 71,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 66,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2014 66,571 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 51,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 51,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 40,169 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver 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 XOX, 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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KT08 XOX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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