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HF08 EHD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

203,274 mi
Last recorded203,274 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 EHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 203,274 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 203,269 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 178,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2023 178,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 159,236 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 157,166 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 May 2020 156,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2019 146,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 May 2019 146,199 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 May 2018 135,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 123,049 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 112,298 miles

both front tyres inner edge wear

Pass 9 May 2015 98,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear childseat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2014 94,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,709 miles

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

Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,494 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 80,359 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,443 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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HF08 EHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue 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 HF08 EHD, 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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HF08 EHD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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