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SG08 KFC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,330 mi
Last recorded121,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG08 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,330 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 118,875 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,433 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,042 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,483 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 72,140 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,465 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,454 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 38,695 miles

both front brake discs pitted on inside face

Fail 16 Mar 2012 38,695 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brake discs pitted on inside face

Pass 9 Feb 2011 31,854 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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SG08 KFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SG08 KFC, 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 SG08 KFC registered?

SG08 KFC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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