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KJ08 MJX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 MJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 141,515 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 130,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 123,013 miles

under trays engine covers and side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle and some testable items

Fail 4 Apr 2023 123,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn lower rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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))

under trays engine covers and side skirts fitted obscuring areas of the vehicle and some testable items

Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2022 115,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged minor damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring areas of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 24 Apr 2021 109,556 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 109,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 107,012 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 103,826 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 101,534 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre sidewall has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 May 2016 94,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 94,374 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 86,464 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,745 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Front wheels indicate that they should be fitted to the rear axle.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,146 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,382 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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KJ08 MJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KJ08 MJX, 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 KJ08 MJX registered?

KJ08 MJX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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