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HN08 VFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

59,025 mi
Last recorded59,025 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 59,025 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 59,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,328 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 53,642 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 51,790 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 49,125 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 49,125 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 45,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 42,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 38,653 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 38,653 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 34,446 miles

Parking brake performance at 18%

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 34,280 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full acess

Pass 25 May 2016 33,974 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 32,838 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 31,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 28,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 26,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 22,907 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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HN08 VFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 HN08 VFJ, 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 HN08 VFJ registered?

HN08 VFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is HN08 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN08 VFJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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