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DM02 EJM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,187 mi
Last recorded99,187 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM02 EJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 99,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge and heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

both n/s and o/s rear suspension arms (where the springs sit) showing signs of corrosion. advise removal of rear wheels to fully inspect condition of arms and lower coils on springs.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.

Fail 3 Mar 2026 99,177 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle suspect due to condition of o/s/r disc. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge and heavily cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc surface heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both n/s and o/s rear suspension arms (where the springs sit) showing signs of corrosion. advise removal of rear wheels to fully inspect condition of arms and lower coils on springs.

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 27 Feb 2025 95,810 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

Fail 26 Feb 2025 95,806 miles

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

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

plastic shields and covers fitted underside obstructing testable items.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,042 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 25 Aug 2022 86,869 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/O/S/F wheel rims slightly out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 84,342 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S/O/S/F wheel rims slightly out of shape

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 82,994 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 75,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,129 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 47,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 45,603 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,684 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,689 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2013 40,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 34,795 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)

offside front tyre inner sidewall starting to tear & perished

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,275 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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DM02 EJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DM02 EJM, 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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DM02 EJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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