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WJ08 ZRN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

210,573 mi
Last recorded210,573 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ZRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 210,573 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2024 206,497 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front lower (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rear ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 201,708 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 186,531 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 173,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 169,420 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 169,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 156,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 143,763 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 129,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 116,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,454 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,148 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 75,264 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 57,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 57,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 51,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 40,931 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 ZRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZRN, 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 ZRN registered?

WJ08 ZRN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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