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KT08 YFS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

114,454 mi
Last recorded114,454 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 YFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,454 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 113,627 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

offside handbrake weaker efficiency

rear diff oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,601 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 100,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18y (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 86,859 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front road wheels fitted to wrong axle

Pass 21 Jun 2013 60,331 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 60,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,725 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 32,565 miles

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 YFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

KT08 YFS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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