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KV58 RUU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,155 mi
Last recorded98,155 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV58 RUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 98,155 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 3 Nov 2023 97,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 96,810 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 96,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2021 95,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,472 miles

cover sills /undertrays /floor covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2020 93,457 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

cover sills /undertrays /floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2019 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2019 82,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Knock from front suspension

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sill covers/Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 78,847 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres starting to perish

undertrays and engine covers fitted obsuring some components

Pass 23 Aug 2017 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (at end) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (at end) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 71,859 miles

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 71,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 66,157 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,342 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 32,695 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 32,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,074 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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KV58 RUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

KV58 RUU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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