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NUX 206W

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,753 mi
Last recorded204,753 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUX 206W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 204,753 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Fail 13 Nov 2025 204,753 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 14 Nov 2024 194,587 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Nov 2023 183,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 175,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 173,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 163,126 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 163,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 157,682 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 150,610 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 150,607 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 150,194 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 150,182 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 128,125 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

UnderTrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Underside of Vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2017 128,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

UnderTrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Underside of Vehicle

Pass 5 Feb 2016 115,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 103,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 88,035 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,634 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jan 2013 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 59,577 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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NUX 206W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NUX 206W, 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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NUX 206W is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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