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FV08 XPJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

143,813 mi
Last recorded143,813 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 XPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 143,813 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 143,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 142,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 142,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 139,785 miles

Hand brake just meeting minimum requirement

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,473 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake discs corroded and rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2022 137,471 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear brake discs corroded and rusty

Pass 22 Oct 2021 134,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 134,964 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Not Cheked

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 132,820 miles

Plastic Under Trays Fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2019 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,324 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 126,304 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 120,634 miles

Nearside Front rim slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn close and inner edge cut out

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2017 120,607 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 120,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

undertray's fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 113,556 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 113,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 101,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

off side rear brake binding

off side rear brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Jun 2013 84,243 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2013 84,243 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,813 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 67,813 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,374 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 53,374 miles

Nearside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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FV08 XPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FV08 XPJ, 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 FV08 XPJ registered?

FV08 XPJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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