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EJ08 DBV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

204,517 mi
Last recorded204,517 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 DBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 204,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 179,754 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 172,363 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 147,469 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 147,187 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 130,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 123,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 123,681 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 113,335 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts and structure obscured

wheels have been welded for repair

Fail 15 May 2019 113,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted some parts and structure obscured

wheels have been welded for repair

Pass 16 May 2018 102,811 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 100,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,251 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,054 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 73,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre cracking on tread surface

Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,153 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cracking slighlty on tread surface

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cracking slightly on tread surface

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2012 70,443 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,325 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 53,319 miles

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

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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EJ08 DBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 EJ08 DBV, 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 EJ08 DBV registered?

EJ08 DBV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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