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J300 CLS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 85,480 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 78,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 73,420 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 73,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 66,113 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 54,120 miles

tyre pressure warning system indicating a fault

Pass 12 Dec 2016 46,290 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking and low on tread on edge

Fail 19 Nov 2015 39,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking and low on tread on edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 31,492 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf side getting low on inner edge

nsf tyre has large chunks out of sidewall

osf tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 2 Dec 2013 23,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,997 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 13,009 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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J300 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J300 CLS, 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 J300 CLS registered?

J300 CLS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is J300 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J300 CLS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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