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SL08 JXH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,630 mi
Last recorded159,630 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 JXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 159,630 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

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

both front inner chassic legs excessivly corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 159,599 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reverse light not working

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

both front inner chassic legs excessivly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 157,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,155 miles

Factory fitted undertrays preventing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,430 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 115,633 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 115,596 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at hose connection (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,219 miles

Cannot inspect underside due to splash guards.

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 86,570 miles

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2016 73,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 52,007 miles

n.s.r. handbrake efficiency getting low

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,188 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,640 miles

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,131 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 19,007 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 16,202 miles

light cracks on nsf and osf tyre tread

Pass 6 Jul 2010 14,898 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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SL08 JXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SL08 JXH, 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 SL08 JXH registered?

SL08 JXH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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