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NJ08 YBL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

151,178 mi
Last recorded151,178 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ08 YBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 151,178 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 151,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 145,636 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 145,617 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 135,025 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 May 2023 127,812 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 127,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,725 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 120,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 110,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 104,477 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner poor (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 96,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35ZR19 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to go bald. 255/35ZR19 96Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35ZR19 99Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,746 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 77,857 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 23 Jun 2017 77,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play back joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 14 Jun 2016 71,369 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 62,695 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 57,821 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 31,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 20,543 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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NJ08 YBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NJ08 YBL, 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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NJ08 YBL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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