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WJ58 DWA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

132,379 mi
Last recorded132,379 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 132,379 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 132,379 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 132,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 127,996 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 127,960 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 116,580 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2023 110,190 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Feb 2023 109,914 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 104,752 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,215 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,215 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 94,307 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,715 miles

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

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

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

full undertrays fitted covering testable items

Fail 7 Oct 2019 85,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

full undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 11 Sep 2018 78,633 miles

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

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

Offside Exhaust mounting defective rear section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 70,742 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 70,555 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 35% (3.7.B.6b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,074 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 42,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 36,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on the inside edge would advice tracking check.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 30,601 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 26,005 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 DWA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DWA, 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 DWA registered?

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

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