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J8 WLP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,170 mi
Last recorded109,170 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 WLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2021 109,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 107,196 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 98,069 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 89,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 80,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,589 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 60,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 52,323 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 47,591 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,900 miles

front brake pads very low on thickness

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension components due to covers fitted

n/ s/rear tyre has bald edge at inner edge chords will be showing soon

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,686 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake discs getting low?

Lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

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

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

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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J8 WLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J8 WLP, 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 J8 WLP registered?

J8 WLP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is J8 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J8 WLP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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