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EX58 OJM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX58 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 115,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2023 166,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 98,386 miles

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 23 Jan 2021 94,154 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 94,139 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 90,113 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 90,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 82,981 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also starting to form a slight lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts before back box have deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are 2-3mm with inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 82,926 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also starting to form a slight lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounts before back box have deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are 2-3mm with inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 76,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 69,967 miles

unable to fully see condition of all brake pads

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,998 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 61,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 61,871 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,588 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 49,837 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 May 2012 38,774 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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EX58 OJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

EX58 OJM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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