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AG08 JKF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,900 mi
Last recorded122,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 JKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 122,900 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions too clean

Pass 20 Jan 2023 112,300 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 21 Jan 2022 101,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 92,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,692 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Sep 2018 83,685 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2017 80,840 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

Fail 22 May 2017 80,840 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2016 74,037 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 74,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,761 miles

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

both front tyr worn edge

offside front tyre tear but no cord exposed

Pass 7 May 2014 55,315 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 47,438 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 47,431 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

nearside rear tyre cut

Pass 18 Apr 2012 35,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 35,253 miles

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

All four tyres are mud and snow tyres.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2011 290,034 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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AG08 JKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG08 JKF, 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 AG08 JKF registered?

AG08 JKF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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