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HG08 AVN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,401 mi
Last recorded110,401 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 AVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 110,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 109,010 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 107,450 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 99,528 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 90,507 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,749 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,927 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 76,927 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear door damaged

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 66,350 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 57,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 53,102 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 50,052 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,052 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,348 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 45,549 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner 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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HG08 AVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 HG08 AVN, 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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HG08 AVN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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