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B4 HRF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,437 mi
Last recorded48,437 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 HRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 48,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 47,756 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 46,829 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 46,816 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 46,802 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 45,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 44,466 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 43,120 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 41,846 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 40,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Diff mounting missing

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 40,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs inner face scored and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Diff mounting missing

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 38,542 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 38,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2017 36,924 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,312 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 27,301 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 24,812 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 21,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

indecator stalk loose

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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B4 HRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B4 HRF, 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 B4 HRF registered?

B4 HRF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is B4 HRF safe to buy?

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