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SP08 KNY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,674 mi
Last recorded137,674 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 KNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,674 miles

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 31 Oct 2025 137,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 9 Dec 2024 133,459 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 4 Dec 2024 133,370 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Upper Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 24 Nov 2023 117,043 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering slightly tight. Doesn’t self centre

Fail 24 Nov 2023 117,042 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering slightly tight. Doesn’t self centre

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,162 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 110,162 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2021 106,655 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 104,600 miles

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

undertrays fitted underneath vehicle, preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 14 Mar 2019 104,600 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

undertrays fitted underneath vehicle, preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2017 94,784 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre side walls slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,777 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 78,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,799 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 61,771 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 54,920 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 46,068 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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SP08 KNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP08 KNY, 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 SP08 KNY registered?

SP08 KNY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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