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KY08 EJL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

172,821 mi
Last recorded172,821 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 172,821 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 168,409 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 150,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 139,226 miles

advise remaining brake pipes rusting

Fail 12 Mar 2021 139,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow wax (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise remaining brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2020 126,328 miles

advise play in steering

advise rusting to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2019 104,360 miles

advise rear brake pipes rusting

advise rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2019 104,360 miles

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

advise rear brake pipes rusting

advise rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Mar 2018 78,734 miles

advise limited inspection front to rear brake pipes due to covers

advise offside front tyre side wall

advise offside rear tyre

advise surface rusting to rear brake pipe

Fail 10 Mar 2018 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the one that presses into the hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt the one that presses into the hub (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise limited inspection front to rear brake pipes due to covers

advise offside front tyre side wall

advise offside rear tyre

advise surface rusting to rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,905 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 39,034 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 31,932 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2014 25,559 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,840 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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KY08 EJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KY08 EJL, 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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KY08 EJL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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