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B7 JKK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,063 mi
Last recorded157,063 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 JKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 157,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 156,988 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 143,311 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 136,804 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 123,923 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f o/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 107,293 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,242 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,197 miles

Nearside Rear 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 15 Oct 2013 61,613 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 53,969 miles

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Fail 20 Dec 2012 53,884 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,902 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2011 31,410 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 31,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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B7 JKK 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 86.7%.

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 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 B7 JKK, 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 B7 JKK registered?

B7 JKK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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