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LM08 PJU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,640 mi
Last recorded118,640 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 PJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 118,640 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 114,457 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 109,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 109,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 103,370 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 100,191 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,471 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 92,471 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 82,723 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 82,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure support (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 75,134 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 71,419 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 71,814 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 66,573 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 66,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,756 miles

Offside Front under tray damaged and loose

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,748 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front under tray damaged and loose

Pass 1 Aug 2014 51,034 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 37,653 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 20,302 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 20,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LM08 PJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LM08 PJU, 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 LM08 PJU registered?

LM08 PJU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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