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WF08 VNH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,134 mi
Last recorded203,134 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 VNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 203,134 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 186,608 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 178,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 166,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 155,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,374 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 139,278 miles

Front Small chips in windscreen driverside and passengerside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 139,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Small chips in windscreen driverside and passengerside

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailbox small holes in outer casing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket between rear tailboxes strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 128,051 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in front screen lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low approx 2.5mm tread depth

Fail 6 Nov 2018 128,040 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in front screen lower part (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel brake pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low approx 2.5mm tread depth

Pass 6 Nov 2017 117,160 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,402 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,402 miles

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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,608 miles

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,608 miles

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,439 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 75,439 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 44,007 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 44,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 30,345 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,900 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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WF08 VNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WF08 VNH, 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 WF08 VNH registered?

WF08 VNH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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