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LD08 HZY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,241 mi
Last recorded114,241 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 HZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,241 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 114,235 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,441 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 111,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 111,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2022 104,146 miles

alternator/auxiliary belt cracking/perishing

Pass 15 Jul 2021 101,953 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 101,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 95,524 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 95,406 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 89,405 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 81,855 miles

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 11 Jul 2017 70,859 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,407 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 56,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 51,107 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 45,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 20 Jun 2012 40,836 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 31,448 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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LD08 HZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LD08 HZY, 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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LD08 HZY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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