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WJ58 DWP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,989 mi
Last recorded138,989 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 138,989 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,763 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 124,504 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2021 120,471 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,759 miles

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view of some items

rear diff misty with oil

Fail 4 Nov 2020 113,759 miles

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

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

engine under tray fitted preventing clear view of some items

rear diff misty with oil

Pass 11 Nov 2019 108,599 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted obstructing seat belt inspection

Nearside Rear under cover insecure

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

rear diff is misty

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,398 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 103,369 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 89,293 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 89,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 69,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 57,612 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,402 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 47,402 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,253 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 27,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,858 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 DWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DWP, 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 DWP registered?

WJ58 DWP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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