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SC08 NYG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

72,517 mi
Last recorded72,517 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 NYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 70,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 70,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 68,781 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 66,822 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 65,222 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,530 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective near side centre exhaust mounting broke put supported by offside (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front off side front brake backing insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2021 63,512 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure left and right mounts detached from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,986 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 61,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust spacer/stabilizer bracket missing

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,532 miles

Central Rear exhaust mounting brackets broken ( partially supported)

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS spring link bush deteriorated (no play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumber damage

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp unit insecure (loose) not likely to fall out of position

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 58,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tread excessive deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear exhaust mounting brackets broken ( partially supported)

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS spring link bush deteriorated (no play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumber damage

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

Offside Front Lower fog lamp unit insecure (loose) not likely to fall out of position

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,189 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,334 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,007 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,240 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 42,237 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 34,925 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,304 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,212 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 25,642 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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SC08 NYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black 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 SC08 NYG, 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 SC08 NYG registered?

SC08 NYG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for SC08 NYG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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