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KY08 OBR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 OBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 125,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 107,171 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 107,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 96,584 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 94,591 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 94,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.17% - limit 0.90% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 91,043 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 91,043 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 2.55% (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,199 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 90,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 3.60% (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,373 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 87,373 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 82,051 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,640 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 77,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 72,812 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement castor (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel slight buckle

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,038 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 43,737 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 26,895 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 OBR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

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

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