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KV58 RTX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,144 mi
Last recorded125,144 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 125,144 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 125,142 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,291 miles

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 6 Apr 2017 129,134 miles

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

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

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,695 miles

Nearside Front rear wheel fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear front wheel fitted

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 94,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front rear wheel fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear front wheel fitted

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 79,754 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 79,754 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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Pass 21 Mar 2014 68,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,099 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 53,917 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,917 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,484 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 32,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KV58 RTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KV58 RTX, 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 KV58 RTX registered?

KV58 RTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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