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SL08 VWJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,478 mi
Last recorded91,478 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 VWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 91,478 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 91,478 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Osf front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 87,668 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 82,237 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 82,237 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear-most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 72,994 miles

fuel tank corroded under propshaft cover

nearside front tyre abnormally worn on edges

nearside sill cover damaged/broken

Fail 23 Dec 2022 72,980 miles

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

Fuel tank slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Sill trim is damaged

Offside Rear Tail lamp is damaged

Pass 21 Dec 2021 65,170 miles

Nearside Sill cover damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Pass 24 Dec 2020 60,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear body work damaged

Fail 23 Dec 2020 60,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded os front to rear brake pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear body work damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2019 57,640 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 57,603 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 171,279 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 52,763 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 52,763 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,707 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 48,667 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 45,258 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 41,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,773 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,097 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,459 miles

Drivers door damaged.

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

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 VWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL08 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

SL08 VWJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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