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J333 ERG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,939 mi
Last recorded134,939 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ333 ERG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 134,939 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 130,733 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear handbrake performance is lower than expected

Offside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 120,155 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 120,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 112,066 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 102,176 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 87,904 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 87,904 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 80,482 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,inner sholders + starting to perish on inner sideswalls (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 68,815 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,339 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,629 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2015 55,627 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,470 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2014 47,468 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2013 39,111 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs worn

n/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

n/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

o/side front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,538 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 30,180 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,916 miles

Front and rear discs starting to corrode/pitting

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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J333 ERG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J333 ERG, 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 J333 ERG registered?

J333 ERG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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