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A8 BWT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,183 mi
Last recorded111,183 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 BWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,183 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 111,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,369 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 104,342 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear of 2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel leaking onto exhaust system (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect cracked on weld (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 95,608 miles

n/s morror/flasher lamp cracked rear exhaust bracket corroded front wheels buckled

Fail 8 Apr 2024 95,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s morror/flasher lamp cracked rear exhaust bracket corroded front wheels buckled

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,670 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 76,522 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low on the inside edges

Pass 23 Feb 2021 67,412 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 67,401 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

TPMS warning on

Pass 28 Feb 2020 60,763 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,100 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 46,874 miles

Front both tyres slightly damaged on outer walls

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front wiper slightly smearing

engine and underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

slight surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2015 42,249 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,706 miles

rear tyres 2mm front tyres worn on edges o/s/mirror/repeater not fully illuminated n/s/f alloy wheel bent

Fail 4 Nov 2014 37,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

rear tyres 2mm front tyres worn on edges o/s/mirror/repeater not fully illuminated n/s/f alloy wheel bent

Pass 29 Oct 2013 33,201 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,892 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,173 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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A8 BWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A8 BWT, 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 A8 BWT registered?

A8 BWT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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