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P8 NKJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

124,006 mi
Last recorded124,006 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls83,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 NKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,006 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 118,717 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 113,847 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,420 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 109,308 miles

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 102,612 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 102,611 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,850 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 94,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 91,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 91,408 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 85,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 85,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,238 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 76,238 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush caster (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 66,987 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 66,987 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported middle pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 56,447 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 56,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,609 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 35,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 35,686 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 25,692 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 23,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reveal ply or cords

Pass 15 Sep 2011 17,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 11,170 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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P8 NKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 83,092 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 P8 NKJ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P8 NKJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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