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YE08 KNN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,834 mi
Last recorded188,834 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 188,834 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 181,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 178,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 175,925 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 175,925 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 167,727 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 155,711 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 137,606 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 121,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 111,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Oct 2014 111,815 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 100,333 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 100,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 87,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,218 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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YE08 KNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE08 KNN, 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 YE08 KNN registered?

YE08 KNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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