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KY08 EVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,763 mi
Last recorded143,763 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 EVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 143,763 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 143,751 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 140,886 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 140,880 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injectors chuffing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 138,719 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 133,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,065 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 123,672 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 123,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 119,149 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 109,004 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2019 108,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover fitted

under tray/under floor covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 98,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 88,852 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,183 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,468 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 62,242 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 62,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,560 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,089 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

N/S/R alloy wheel buckled

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

N/S/R alloy wheel buckled

O/S/F tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,695 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,717 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 EVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KY08 EVS, 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 KY08 EVS registered?

KY08 EVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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