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KY08 ZSW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,409 mi
Last recorded143,409 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 143,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 125,685 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 125,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 116,303 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 116,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 99,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 91,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 84,918 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,379 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

emissions too clean

Pass 22 Apr 2014 78,821 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 69,491 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,064 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,281 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 ZSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ZSW, 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 ZSW registered?

KY08 ZSW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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