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FA08 NHZ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

212,339 mi
Last recorded212,339 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 212,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 199,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 186,659 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 186,373 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2023 173,157 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 173,028 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm chassis to hub (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2022 159,899 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 145,803 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 134,540 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,104 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2018 118,093 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2016 100,279 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 84,737 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under tray

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 68,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 58,153 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 37,542 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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FA08 NHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FA08 NHZ, 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 FA08 NHZ registered?

FA08 NHZ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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