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LV57 KKG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,060 mi
Last recorded182,060 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV57 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 182,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,723 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 109,715 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 105,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 100,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 92,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 86,346 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 80,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,075 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 73,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,927 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage but cords are not exposed

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,242 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 42,974 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 42,974 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,847 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 35,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LV57 KKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LV57 KKG, 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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LV57 KKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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