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F15 SJF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

149,852 mi
Last recorded149,852 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 SJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 149,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 139,909 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 129,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 119,406 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides cracking as well (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 116,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 114,895 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 111,455 miles

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

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2021 111,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm(outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm(outer) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) bothside

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear control arm(inner) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,923 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 100,489 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2018 95,296 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 89,345 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 79,869 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,791 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 64,266 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 14 May 2013 58,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 52,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 43,751 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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F15 SJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F15 SJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F15 SJF registered?

F15 SJF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is F15 SJF safe to buy?

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