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CL55 JEA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,302 mi
Last recorded46,302 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL55 JEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 46,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 46,270 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2024 43,192 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 43,128 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 31,839 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 27,557 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 20,281 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 14,347 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,021 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 9,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 9,716 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 9,632 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 9,273 miles

Front number plate cracked but legiable

Fail 24 Sep 2013 8,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly cracked

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 8,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate slightly cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 7,656 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 6,396 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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CL55 JEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CL55 JEA, 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 CL55 JEA registered?

CL55 JEA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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