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KW08 XHL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,172 mi
Last recorded89,172 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 89,172 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,650 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 71,274 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 65,881 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,014 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,937 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 40,657 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 XHL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 XHL registered?

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

Is KW08 XHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 XHL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW08 XHL have outstanding finance?

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