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KW58 ZBO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,071 mi
Last recorded195,071 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW58 ZBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 195,071 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 195,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 192,128 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 182,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 162,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing On Inner Edge, Outer Sidewall Slight Damage* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Wearing On Inner Edge* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 143,652 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 143,652 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 128,299 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 128,046 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,186 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,816 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 87,925 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear pads badly worn

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight play in ball joint

O/S/R brake pipe badly corroded

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn badly on edges

both rear tyres worn down to 3mm

front and rear discs corroded

front pads badly worn

front wipers worn

Pass 19 Oct 2016 56,693 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin More Inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

O/S Centre / Rear Exhaust mounting corroded & snapped

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Fail 17 Oct 2016 56,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Engine covers fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin More Inners (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rear (2.4.G.2)

O/S Centre / Rear Exhaust mounting corroded & snapped

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,232 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,115 miles

OSR tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2014 36,111 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

OSR tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2013 31,321 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 24,913 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 15,424 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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KW58 ZBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KW58 ZBO, 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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KW58 ZBO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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