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JP57 DEL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

162,951 mi
Last recorded162,951 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP57 DEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 162,951 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Support mount broken (near rear axle) (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 162,846 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective Support mount broken (near rear axle) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 159,699 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 159,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear arm outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Front arm, outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear arm, outer ball joint) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 155,957 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 155,880 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 151,080 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 146,273 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 146,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (To flexible hose) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (To flexible hose) (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 141,737 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 134,475 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,492 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

n/s rear tyre cut in outewr wall

Pass 23 May 2017 128,528 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 110,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (3.5.1g)

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Long parking brake lever travel

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 May 2016 110,063 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicators (3.5.1g)

Item removed from driver's view prior to test

Long parking brake lever travel

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2015 94,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 94,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 79,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 64,851 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 64,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2012 52,531 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 52,524 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2011 37,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

front brake discs corroded and lipped

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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JP57 DEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JP57 DEL, 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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JP57 DEL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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