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W100 KJH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

47,537 mi
Last recorded47,537 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW100 KJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2026 139,168 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,934 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 45,917 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 45,917 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 117,411 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 44,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 103,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 43,431 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 43,431 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2022 88,298 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 42,737 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 42,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 72,373 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2019 40,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 67,669 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorating

Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 36,890 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 36,890 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 60,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 34,646 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 34,646 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,909 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 33,172 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 51,701 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 31,050 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,840 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 27,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 22,621 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,607 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 18,687 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,457 miles

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

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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W100 KJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 W100 KJH, 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 W100 KJH registered?

W100 KJH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 September 2008.

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