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SJ08 UDT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,142 mi
Last recorded201,142 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 201,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 201,137 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 193,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 185,416 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 174,483 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 162,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 153,763 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective low pad warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 148,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 148,399 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 141,010 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S AND O/S ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively ALL (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 127,189 miles

some corrosion to offside front brake pipe

some corrosion to rear of offside front to rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Mar 2017 118,571 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 118,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2016 112,448 miles

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre cracking but not showing the ply cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 112,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner edge of tyre cracking but not showing the ply cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,576 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 92,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 92,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,892 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 82,809 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 71,453 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,305 miles

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)

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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SJ08 UDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ08 UDT, 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 SJ08 UDT registered?

SJ08 UDT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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