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AA08 CRJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

90,683 mi
Last recorded90,683 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 CRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 90,683 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 87,238 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,238 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 79,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 75,531 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,646 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 65,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 65,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 59,681 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 51,665 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 41,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 37,947 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 32,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 27,653 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 23,805 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 18,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 18,414 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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AA08 CRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AA08 CRJ, 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 AA08 CRJ registered?

AA08 CRJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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