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BD08 FYU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,933 mi
Last recorded103,933 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 FYU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,933 miles

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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,075 miles

1. Front tyres wearing low on inside edges. 2. Rear tyres wearing low on inside edges. 3. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,380 miles

1/ slight damage to n/s rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Jun 2012 58,372 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 58,372 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,673 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,079 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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BD08 FYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD08 FYU, 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 BD08 FYU registered?

BD08 FYU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is BD08 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 FYU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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