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YH08 KKG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

242,806 mi
Last recorded242,806 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 242,806 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2026 242,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2025 203,414 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2025 203,414 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 177,778 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 171,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and damaged 245/40/zr 18 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/zr18 97w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 161,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn on inner edge, no ply/cords visible at present (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 149,942 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jul 2021 149,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush deformed resulting in heavy movement and tyre wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2020 142,763 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 142,763 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 126,731 miles

advise rear brake pads getting low

advise under covers fitted time of test

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,039 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 113,038 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017 103,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 97,801 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 97,768 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 88,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2015 88,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 73,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 73,629 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 60,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 39,584 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 39,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 37,119 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 37,117 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 32,298 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 32,295 miles

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

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

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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YH08 KKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YH08 KKG, 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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YH08 KKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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