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EX08 JUY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

182,357 mi
Last recorded182,357 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 JUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 182,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 177,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 171,140 miles

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

rear diff leak

Pass 27 Nov 2020 164,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2019 157,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 151,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 141,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 135,418 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 130,102 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2015 126,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 123,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 116,822 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 108,166 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 108,166 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,924 miles

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

rear discs worn

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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EX08 JUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EX08 JUY, 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 EX08 JUY registered?

EX08 JUY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EX08 JUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX08 JUY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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