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M5 ANJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,378 mi
Last recorded63,378 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 ANJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 63,378 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 63,378 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge+perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+bald inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 58,809 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,943 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 51,637 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 49,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 46,491 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear exhaust tailpipe hanger broken, but system still secure

Fail 13 Sep 2019 43,386 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, perished & cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished & cracked & worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside rear exhaust tailpipe hanger broken, but system still secure

Pass 23 Aug 2018 38,925 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,141 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,300 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,458 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 14,317 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 10,319 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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M5 ANJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M5 ANJ, 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 M5 ANJ registered?

M5 ANJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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