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J40 EEK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,033 mi
Last recorded145,033 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 EEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 145,033 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 145,033 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 144,853 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering system fouling Tie rod/track rod end bent and fouling suspension arm (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + Bent (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel on n/s (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected + fouling suspension arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Wiper smearing

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 136,736 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 136,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 128,785 miles

Coolant bottle insecure.

Fail 7 Jul 2021 128,771 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant bottle insecure.

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 124,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 118,298 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 109,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 108,842 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 93,513 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 93,336 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 67,178 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 59,568 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 55,180 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 51,084 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,765 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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J40 EEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J40 EEK, 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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J40 EEK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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