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BJ08 UJY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,678 mi
Last recorded97,678 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 UJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 97,678 miles

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 94,186 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,036 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 85,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 74,794 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 67,736 miles

child seat fitted to rear seats resulting in unchecked seat belts rear

Pass 23 May 2015 59,623 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 51,415 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 39,994 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on shoulders.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,029 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 33,218 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 28,548 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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BJ08 UJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BJ08 UJY, 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 BJ08 UJY registered?

BJ08 UJY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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