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V7 EJR

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,884 mi
Last recorded75,884 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV7 EJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 75,884 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 73,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,421 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 69,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,405 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 66,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 62,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,431 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torque strut dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 54,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,116 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,455 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 41,437 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 37,973 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 33,105 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,264 miles

Rear wheels fitted front

Pass 6 Oct 2011 19,016 miles

both front tyre sidewalls split

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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V7 EJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 V7 EJR, 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 V7 EJR registered?

V7 EJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 October 2008.

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The MOT history for V7 EJR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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