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HJ08 ZJV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

291,012 mi
Last recorded291,012 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 ZJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 291,012 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 167,201 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2020 167,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Aug 2019 120,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front slight play in tie rod ball joint

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 100,459 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 95,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,756 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front to rear at rear

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,144 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2015 78,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,011 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,570 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,692 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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HJ08 ZJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ08 ZJV, 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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HJ08 ZJV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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