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WJ08 YPW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,877 mi
Last recorded144,877 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 144,877 miles

Offside Front tyre bold inner

small stone chip on screen

Pass 2 Nov 2024 140,889 miles

Offside Front pad retaining device fractured

Pass 21 Oct 2023 135,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 131,045 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 126,056 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 121,694 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 111,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 102,714 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 93,679 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,762 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 53,471 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,525 miles

Offside rear tyre worn down close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2012 31,855 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 26,664 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 YPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

WJ08 YPW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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