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N44 OLD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,753 mi
Last recorded132,753 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN44 OLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 132,753 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 132,751 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust system insecure Off side & near side (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,434 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,416 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 116,010 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 116,010 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 108,755 miles

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 108,755 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake reading low

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 99,177 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 94,563 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

UNDERBODY TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Fail 30 Apr 2019 94,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

UNDERBODY TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 90,734 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN TESTABLE ITEMS.

FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE 50% WEAR.

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 90,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN TESTABLE ITEMS.

FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE 50% WEAR.

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

Pass 4 May 2017 83,609 miles

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)

Fail 3 May 2017 83,606 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 12 Apr 2016 78,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside parking brake low effort

offside rear exhaust hanger broken

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,114 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 74,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,637 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 56,885 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 42,078 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,078 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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N44 OLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N44 OLD, 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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N44 OLD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 September 2008.

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