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OU08 NHJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,146 mi
Last recorded152,146 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 NHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 152,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 151,324 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 147,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 144,253 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 144,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 142,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads lower than n/s/r . Possibly binding when hot ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroding & pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 142,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Ball joint in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads lower than n/s/r . Possibly binding when hot ? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corroding & pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 139,037 miles

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

power steering noisy during operation

Fail 24 Sep 2020 139,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

power steering noisy during operation

Pass 13 Jun 2019 129,841 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 129,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 120,400 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 118,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 108,822 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 59,547 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,529 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,152 miles

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

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

l/h/rear tyre has a cut in side wall but not showing cords or wires

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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OU08 NHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OU08 NHJ, 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 OU08 NHJ registered?

OU08 NHJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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