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WJ08 FTX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

107,214 mi
Last recorded107,214 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 FTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 107,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine management warning light on, pre 01/07/2008 vehicle

Fail 22 May 2026 107,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

engine management warning light on, pre 01/07/2008 vehicle

Pass 22 May 2025 105,434 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded/adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 102,494 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 May 2024 102,484 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 98,968 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 21 Feb 2023 98,964 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 98,960 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 97,413 miles

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 17 Nov 2021 97,406 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades excessively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside front, nearside front & offside rear tyres cracking/perishing

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Oct 2019 92,775 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 90,330 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 85,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear mounted(marked) (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,439 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 84,426 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 82,735 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,544 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,259 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 52,344 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 44,239 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,801 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 FTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

WJ08 FTX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is WJ08 FTX safe to buy?

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