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PJT 358J

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,630 mi
Last recorded91,630 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJT 358J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 91,630 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 91,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,629 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 85,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 81,693 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn osr worse (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating osr worse (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint located in hub (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 81,634 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Pipe Leaking Fron Rear Flexi Pipe To Front (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,587 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 75,629 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,057 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 71,980 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 70,188 miles

Front wipers worn.

Pass 19 Sep 2015 67,339 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 54,697 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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PJT 358J is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJT 358J, 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 PJT 358J registered?

PJT 358J is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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