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KV08 OTB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

127,000 mi
Last recorded127,000 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 125,200 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 125,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 122,853 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 119,098 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 105,253 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 97,904 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 87,867 miles

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

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

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

unable to fully see rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,890 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,380 miles

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking inner sidewall to shoulder (strongly advised these be replaced) dangerous in my opinion!!!

Fail 27 Mar 2012 68,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both offside rear and nearside rear tyres cracking inner sidewall to shoulder (strongly advised these be replaced) dangerous in my opinion!!!

Pass 7 Mar 2011 55,627 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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KV08 OTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KV08 OTB, 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 KV08 OTB registered?

KV08 OTB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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