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J17 SFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,416 mi
Last recorded56,416 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 SFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 56,416 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 50,557 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 50,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,047 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 49,883 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 48,904 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 47,892 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 45,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 43,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 41,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 38,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 34,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 34,210 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 30,650 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 28,480 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 28,480 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 24,533 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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J17 SFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J17 SFJ, 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 J17 SFJ registered?

J17 SFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is J17 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 SFJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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