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WF08 KKP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

253,396 mi
Last recorded253,396 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 KKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 253,396 miles

Offside Front wheel rim marked as " REAR AXLE ONLY"

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2019 253,392 miles

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

Offside Front wheel rim marked as " REAR AXLE ONLY"

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under body covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 144,956 miles

brake wear indicator light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 144,953 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 134,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 134,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 120,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 119,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 104,510 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 104,455 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,170 miles

both front tyres bold on inside edge

Pass 3 Dec 2012 76,888 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 67,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,970 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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WF08 KKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WF08 KKP, 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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WF08 KKP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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