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KU08 XBX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

93,884 mi
Last recorded93,884 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 93,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 90,651 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 90,604 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 86,405 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 83,711 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 80,319 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40R18 98Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 74,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 71,979 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,291 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,197 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 62,403 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 59,147 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,631 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,622 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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KU08 XBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KU08 XBX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 XBX registered?

KU08 XBX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 XBX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KU08 XBX have outstanding finance?

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