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NH08 FJO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,575 mi
Last recorded166,575 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 FJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 166,575 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 157,072 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 157,045 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 140,864 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight projected beam image weak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 140,855 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlight projected beam image weak

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 136,651 miles

under tray loose/damaged

Fail 4 May 2022 136,651 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under tray loose/damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2021 136,577 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 136,577 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also low on 3mm ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 136,053 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp pattern weak due to lens being cloudy

slight nick in offside front lower ball joint

under tray covered in some sort of oil /diesel

Fail 5 Aug 2019 136,043 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both rear back boxes corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside headlamp pattern weak due to lens being cloudy

slight nick in offside front lower ball joint

under tray covered in some sort of oil /diesel

Pass 4 Aug 2018 120,112 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 112,015 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 111,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 89,926 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,518 miles

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHT BUCKLE ON INNER EDGE. CHIPPED SCREEN.

Fail 6 Jul 2013 56,518 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHT BUCKLE ON INNER EDGE. CHIPPED SCREEN.

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 43,786 miles

Both rear tyres close to wear bars

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 11 Jun 2011 39,855 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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NH08 FJO 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 66.7%.

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 NH08 FJO, 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 NH08 FJO registered?

NH08 FJO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is NH08 FJO safe to buy?

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