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KX57 SVZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,117 mi
Last recorded62,117 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX57 SVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 62,117 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 58,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 56,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 53,733 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 51,237 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 49,332 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,106 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 43,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 40,844 miles

offside rear tyre cracking / deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2016 37,443 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 4 Jun 2014 32,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 30,643 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 29,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 29,808 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 26,436 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 26,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.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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KX57 SVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KX57 SVZ, 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 KX57 SVZ registered?

KX57 SVZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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