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R3 JKW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,171 mi
Last recorded84,171 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 JKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 84,171 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 80,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 78,340 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 72,017 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 70,012 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,414 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 65,017 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,801 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 61,554 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,776 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,098 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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R3 JKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R3 JKW, 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 R3 JKW registered?

R3 JKW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is R3 JKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 JKW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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