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MV08 HYX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Petrol 5461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,209 mi
Last recorded138,209 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 HYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 138,209 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rears at side of fuel tank close to limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 137,608 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 125,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 125,018 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 122,630 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 106,468 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,260 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,150 miles

Rear exhaust bracket broken still supported

Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,120 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner side (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust bracket broken still supported

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,176 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 60,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear exhaust mounting broken,exhaust still supported

Pass 20 Mar 2015 58,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 56,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 55,505 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 52,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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MV08 HYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 5,461cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MV08 HYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MV08 HYX registered?

MV08 HYX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is MV08 HYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 HYX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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