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KU08 XCX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,808 mi
Last recorded140,808 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 XCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 140,808 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 126,076 miles

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 19 Dec 2017 117,520 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 117,520 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 103,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wear + uneven wear

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 87,441 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 72,270 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 72,270 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 67,290 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres low

Pass 20 Apr 2013 59,107 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,743 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 47,694 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 35,710 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 35,628 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 35,397 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (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 XCX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 KU08 XCX, 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 KU08 XCX registered?

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

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