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LG08 SXJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

180,805 mi
Last recorded180,805 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 SXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 180,805 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 164,463 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2022 147,981 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 147,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 145,975 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 145,975 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 141,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Jan 2020 141,964 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, at rear - as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under trays fitted to length of vehicle not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Feb 2018 132,029 miles

BOTH rear AND O/S/F tyres are very badly worn on inside edges

Fail 2 Feb 2018 132,002 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

BOTH rear AND O/S/F tyres are very badly worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,149 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 123,149 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise e.m. light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 58,878 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,639 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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LG08 SXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LG08 SXJ, 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 LG08 SXJ registered?

LG08 SXJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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