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SJ08 UFA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Maroon Diesel 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,528 mi
Last recorded32,528 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 UFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 32,528 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 31,836 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 31,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 27,869 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 27,886 miles

Fuel pipe leaking around engine (7.2.3)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 27,869 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 19,496 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Mar 2013 14,985 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 12,637 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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SJ08 UFA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Maroon with a 3,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UFA, 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 UFA registered?

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

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