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WJ58 DVT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,226 mi
Last recorded151,226 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 DVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 151,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 147,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm with shock absorber attached to it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock absorber attached to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated arm with shock absorber attached to it (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play arm with shock absorber attached to it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 143,367 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 143,367 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2023 140,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer brake disc corroded.

Offside Rear Outer brake disc corroded.

Rear exhaust brackets broken.

Pass 4 Jan 2022 139,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 139,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 139,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 138,184 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 138,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2018 134,165 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 134,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 127,568 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear metal brake pipe at hose (3.6.B.2c)

brace bar between both centre section exhaust pipes at rear axle has detached from offside pipe

exhaust support bracket broken on offside centre pipe section

Fail 23 Oct 2017 127,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint joint fitted to stub axle (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear metal brake pipe at hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear metal brake pipe at hose (3.6.B.2c)

brace bar between both centre section exhaust pipes at rear axle has detached from offside pipe

exhaust support bracket broken on offside centre pipe section

Pass 1 Sep 2016 103,832 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides worn heavily (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn heavily (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 72,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,736 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 55,796 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,940 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,132 miles

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

cut in outer side wall of f/o/s tyre ( not to cords)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 28,757 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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WJ58 DVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WJ58 DVT, 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 WJ58 DVT registered?

WJ58 DVT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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