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VX08 VNN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,011 mi
Last recorded123,011 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 VNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 123,011 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd / high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 123,011 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd / high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small chips across the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , rest of tread is 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 113,028 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 113,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,777 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Fail 28 Sep 2023 110,777 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both clouding up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Pass 20 Sep 2022 104,523 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm , worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front washer weak

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective 2 mounts (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 95,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 95,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 89,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 1.6 - 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 76,341 miles

Both rear brake flexi ferruals corroded

Child seat fitted nearside rear

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 76,341 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear brake flexi ferruals corroded

Child seat fitted nearside rear

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

Offside Front Lower Rear ball joint showing rust

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 72,101 miles

osf and nsf wheel bearing slight play

osf upper suspension arm ball joint worn

osr brake flexi hose deteriated

parking brake efforts low

slight osr brake pipe rust

Pass 3 Sep 2016 66,090 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 66,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 59,504 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 59,504 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,073 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 32,062 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 32,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VX08 VNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VX08 VNN, 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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VX08 VNN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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