MOT Status
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107,214 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
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))
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))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
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))
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))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades excessively worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items
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
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)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?
Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for WJ08 FTX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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