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PN08 VHX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,339 mi
Last recorded89,339 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 VHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 89,339 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 86,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 86,121 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 84,972 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Road wheel cracked Both (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted preventing full visual inspection some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Wiper blades slightly smearing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,385 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 75,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,767 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2012 46,043 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 46,043 miles

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

under body covers fitted limiting checks

Pass 5 May 2011 34,559 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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PN08 VHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PN08 VHX, 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 PN08 VHX registered?

PN08 VHX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is PN08 VHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN08 VHX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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