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WJ08 FSX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

85,312 mi
Last recorded85,312 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 85,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 85,308 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 82,545 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 82,545 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 77,530 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of engine bay

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Fail 7 Mar 2018 77,529 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of engine bay

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of underside

Pass 3 Mar 2017 72,926 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 72,925 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre showing cords on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 66,162 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 57,464 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 57,102 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 4 Nov 2013 57,091 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 28 Sep 2012 43,742 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 43,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 31,545 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 31,527 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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 FSX 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 56.3%.

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 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 FSX, 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 FSX registered?

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

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