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AG08 JLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,399 mi
Last recorded125,399 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 125,399 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front brake pipes greased

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 120,024 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 120,024 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2016 113,928 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 113,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 106,192 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 May 2015 106,176 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 May 2014 82,241 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 83,241 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 JLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

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

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