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CJF 3Y

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,186 mi
Last recorded86,186 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJF 3Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 86,186 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,615 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 84,615 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 82,541 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 79,667 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 76,303 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 74,294 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 73,020 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 66,239 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 61,007 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,850 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

small oil leak from diff

Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,259 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 40,216 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 32,789 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 26,388 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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CJF 3Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CJF 3Y, 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 CJF 3Y registered?

CJF 3Y is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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