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RK58 UVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,234 mi
Last recorded144,234 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 UVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 144,234 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 133,380 miles

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked

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

Offside Rear Outer Sill damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2021 124,060 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 124,060 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury TAIL LIGHT (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 107,130 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 107,122 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 96,508 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 96,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))

Pass 7 Oct 2018 88,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

various brake pipes coroded

Fail 7 Oct 2018 88,178 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

various brake pipes coroded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,644 miles

engine cover/under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 57,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 57,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 50,121 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,447 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 31,827 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 80% worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,528 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 23,528 miles

Offside 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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RK58 UVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RK58 UVT, 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 RK58 UVT registered?

RK58 UVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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