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HN08 VXY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,431 mi
Last recorded134,431 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 VXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 134,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 124,948 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 122,955 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 122,948 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 119,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2023 119,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2022 112,835 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 104,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 104,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245.40.18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside offside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside offside marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 98,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 98,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,138 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,138 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2017 95,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,853 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 88,853 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 75,382 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 75,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 52,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 51,955 miles

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

rear dif is wet, pos oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 46,279 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 35,882 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn thin

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 VXY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VXY, 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 VXY registered?

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

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