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MH08 JFF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,048 mi
Last recorded143,048 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 JFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 143,048 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 137,256 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 129,251 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 120,219 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 103,748 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 103,748 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 86,789 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 72,291 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 72,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 66,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,992 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Nov 2015 56,964 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 56,964 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 43,879 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,413 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

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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MH08 JFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MH08 JFF, 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 MH08 JFF registered?

MH08 JFF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is MH08 JFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH08 JFF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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