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KU08 YRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,268 mi
Last recorded165,268 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 YRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 165,268 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2025 165,268 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 157,318 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 154,303 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on the inner edges, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 147,630 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,072 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 137,071 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,605 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 129,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 115,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 115,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 97,502 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 92,730 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 92,730 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 80,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2013 80,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,914 miles

front brakes worn

offside diff seel leak

oil leak at top of engine

raer tyres worn in centre tread

Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,472 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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KU08 YRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YRD, 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 YRD registered?

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

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