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WJ08 FRD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,598 mi
Last recorded164,598 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 FRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 164,598 miles

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean - limit 0.9

Fail 8 Jun 2022 164,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean - limit 0.9

Pass 17 Jun 2021 140,350 miles

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all side windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 128,257 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2020 128,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 119,842 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail Light Slightly Dim

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 119,816 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail Light Slightly Dim

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 107,896 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,531 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 88,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 75,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,807 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,725 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,836 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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WJ08 FRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ08 FRD, 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 FRD registered?

WJ08 FRD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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