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PK58 JFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

198,901 mi
Last recorded198,901 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 JFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 198,901 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Incorrect road wheel fitted!

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 194,800 miles

All brake disk corroded on all faces

Ignition switch operation very stiff (Stays in starter mode if not turned back)

Large delay in auto gearbox when selecting reverse.

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 194,796 miles

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

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

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

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

All brake disk corroded on all faces

Ignition switch operation very stiff (Stays in starter mode if not turned back)

Large delay in auto gearbox when selecting reverse.

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 183,934 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 176,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear oil leak on rear axle

Pass 27 Nov 2020 166,373 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2019 157,492 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 157,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 144,418 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Slightly insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel has welding repair

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near to cords!!! (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 129,016 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 129,016 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 113,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn near to cords!!!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,981 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 100,978 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 87,671 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 87,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,079 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall!

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,644 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner edges near to cords

Both rear tyres are starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 2 Dec 2011 43,130 miles

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

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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PK58 JFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK58 JFJ, 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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PK58 JFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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