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EJ08 JLU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,558 mi
Last recorded65,558 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 65,558 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 65,558 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2012 60,004 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 45,888 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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EJ08 JLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 JLU, 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 JLU registered?

EJ08 JLU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is EJ08 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ08 JLU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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