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KW08 VZH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,771 mi
Last recorded140,771 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 VZH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 140,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2024 136,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 136,525 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Maximum limit = 0.9 / Actual reading = 2.27 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Does not fully release . (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 132,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 129,427 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,767 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 121,710 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 116,695 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 116,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 110,950 miles

offside rear tyre worn near legal limit.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 106,000 miles

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Jun 2017 105,921 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,909 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 88,557 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,159 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 59,159 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 49,282 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 35,011 miles

n/s/r tyre is on legal limit

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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KW08 VZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW08 VZH, 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 KW08 VZH registered?

KW08 VZH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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