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KW08 XHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,053 mi
Last recorded91,053 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 91,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

car underbody has cover on

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,857 miles

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

body covers fitted to the underside of vehicle obscuring some components

Fail 21 Sep 2024 85,794 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge ON BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 81,319 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 81,288 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,693 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 76,693 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,232 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 71,199 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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 10 Aug 2019 67,325 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,008 miles

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Nov 2017 64,346 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 56,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,745 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 38,173 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 27,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 23,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 19,948 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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KW08 XHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KW08 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

KW08 XHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is KW08 XHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XHD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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