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D2 SJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,120 mi
Last recorded111,120 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 111,120 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear advise rear springs insp wheels off cant see spring saddle

Rear exhaust mount missing

advise all undercovers off for brake pipe inspection

Fail 7 May 2026 111,120 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear advise rear springs insp wheels off cant see spring saddle

Rear exhaust mount missing

advise all undercovers off for brake pipe inspection

Pass 9 May 2025 107,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2025 107,461 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to crack/perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked advise replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 105,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays obscuring components

Fail 11 Jan 2024 105,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2021 103,372 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,764 miles

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

Undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 96,704 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 96,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front bearings slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 93,143 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 93,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,563 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 74,054 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 51,364 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 44,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 36,354 miles

tyre edge badly worn inner edge n/s/r

tyre edge badly worn inner o/s/r

Fail 3 May 2012 36,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

tyre edge badly worn inner edge n/s/r

tyre edge badly worn inner o/s/r

Pass 25 May 2011 29,026 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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D2 SJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D2 SJU, 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 D2 SJU registered?

D2 SJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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