CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ08 TMX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,059 mi
Last recorded153,059 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 TMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 153,059 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 150,220 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 150,210 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2022 136,731 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 136,509 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 134,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 129,950 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 120,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 117,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 117,196 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 108,976 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 108,908 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge cords showing 245/40 r1897y xl (4.1.D.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs low and heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/40 r1897y xl inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 98,419 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 88,021 miles

Crack in near side of screen, but not affecting drivers view.

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

front tyres worn inner edge.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 88,021 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Crack in near side of screen, but not affecting drivers view.

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

front tyres worn inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,781 miles

Large crack near side of windscreen, not affecting driver view.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,552 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,114 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 31,521 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cls reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ08 TMX 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 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 TMX, 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

How do I check the history of KJ08 TMX?

You can check the full history of KJ08 TMX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ08 TMX registered?

KJ08 TMX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is KJ08 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ08 TMX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ08 TMX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ08 TMX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.