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FD08 JKZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

77,380 mi
Last recorded77,380 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 JKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 77,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,462 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 74,414 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 73,599 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 72,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 69,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 66,073 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 66,073 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 64,690 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 64,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

all tyre valves perished

Pass 20 Aug 2018 62,840 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 60,446 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 56,398 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,256 miles

Front tyres starting to get low

Nail in N/S/R tyre unrepairable as too close to sidewall

Rear tyres on legal limit

Slight play N/S/F wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2014 45,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 39,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 32,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 25,576 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 19,236 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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FD08 JKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 FD08 JKZ, 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 FD08 JKZ registered?

FD08 JKZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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