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WJ08 FPF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,269 mi
Last recorded132,269 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2025 132,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 127,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 120,510 miles

Nearside Front 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 Apr 2022 110,158 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 102,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 94,275 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,534 miles

Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both side (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 70,396 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,085 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,524 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 43,840 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,504 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,108 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder,front suspension & steering fully due to covers fitted

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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WJ08 FPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WJ08 FPF, 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 WJ08 FPF registered?

WJ08 FPF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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