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FH08 TVF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,211 mi
Last recorded57,211 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 TVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 57,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2023 52,001 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front & both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 15 Feb 2022 50,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

slight play in steering joints both side

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,291 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 45,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 42,895 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 42,895 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 41,206 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 38,802 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 37,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing bald on inner edges and offside front tyre has been run flat

run-flat indicator on

Pass 25 Jan 2016 34,838 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 33,066 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 33,066 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 29,813 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 28,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 26,846 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 21,963 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 21,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FH08 TVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FH08 TVF, 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 FH08 TVF registered?

FH08 TVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FH08 TVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 TVF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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