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B11 HGB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,456 mi
Last recorded29,456 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 HGB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 29,456 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 28,585 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 27,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 25,997 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 25,973 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 24,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,151 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 22,465 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 21,234 miles

Offside side repeater light output slightly reduced

Under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 20,074 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 18,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,855 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 16,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 15,640 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 14,466 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 13,139 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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B11 HGB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 B11 HGB, 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 B11 HGB registered?

B11 HGB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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