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EX58 EAJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

227,209 mi
Last recorded227,209 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 EAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 227,209 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 227,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 212,563 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

engine noise at idle

Fail 29 Mar 2022 212,563 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

engine noise at idle

Pass 12 Mar 2021 205,435 miles

Front engine oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2021 205,431 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2020 197,189 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 197,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 181,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms on Nearside bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 165,454 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 165,454 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 150,954 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 138,922 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2016 138,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,325 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,468 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,948 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,944 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear wheels fitted to front of vehicle

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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EX58 EAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EX58 EAJ, 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 EX58 EAJ registered?

EX58 EAJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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