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KT08 YHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,255 mi
Last recorded166,255 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 166,255 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear arms marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2025 147,530 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,168 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,130 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 135,130 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 133,301 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 131,721 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 131,721 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 128,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer only just provides enough liquid on screen

Fail 15 Nov 2019 128,188 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Front windscreen slight damage

Offside Front washer only just provides enough liquid on screen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,856 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 110,417 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 97,190 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 88,697 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,537 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,053 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,922 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Nov 2012 59,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

osr tyre worn on insided edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 37,813 miles

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

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 YHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YHF, 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 YHF registered?

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

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