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MK08 VNJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,918 mi
Last recorded124,918 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 124,918 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 118,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 111,116 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

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

Rear Brake discs are worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,210 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 100,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

under body tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 95,170 miles

Front Engine covers fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 95,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Engine covers fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,814 miles

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Front Under tray fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 79,110 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 70,127 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 20 May 2017 59,895 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 52,639 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,975 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 44,974 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 3 May 2014 28,097 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2014 28,097 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 24,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no smoke emitted on BET test

Pass 12 Mar 2012 21,150 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 18,431 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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MK08 VNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK08 VNJ, 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 MK08 VNJ registered?

MK08 VNJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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