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KW57 DBU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,959 mi
Last recorded168,959 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW57 DBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 149,759 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 138,280 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 11 Jul 2018 129,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,204 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,115 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 70,037 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 63,680 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,188 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 49,438 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 39,592 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 39,592 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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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KW57 DBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KW57 DBU, 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 KW57 DBU registered?

KW57 DBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for KW57 DBU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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