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J500 MCA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,102 mi
Last recorded105,102 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 105,102 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 103,738 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 103,736 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 102,750 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,808 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 98,332 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 96,148 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,038 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components .

Pass 5 Dec 2018 87,913 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 87,911 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 83,198 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 79,614 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 76,120 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 76,120 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 76,020 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 63,211 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 44,230 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 33,726 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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J500 MCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J500 MCA, 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 J500 MCA registered?

J500 MCA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is J500 MCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 MCA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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