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DG08 HGO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,187 mi
Last recorded128,187 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 HGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 128,187 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 116,752 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 111,553 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 111,553 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 111,099 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 110,623 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 109,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 109,394 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,722 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 99,826 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 99,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,484 miles

N/S/R tyre at 2mm

O/S/R tyre at 1.6mm

Pass 7 Mar 2017 77,949 miles

Undertays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 70,521 miles

front tyres worn on the outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 49,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 49,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,458 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,741 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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DG08 HGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DG08 HGO, 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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DG08 HGO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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