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BF08 FVS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,289 mi
Last recorded122,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 FVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 122,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 122,174 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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 191,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front cut on outer side wall of tyre

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

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 191,085 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front cut on outer side wall of tyre

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire broken

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 102,101 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 101,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 90,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 79,609 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F TYRE 2.2MM X CUT OUT BAD ON INNER / N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT / O/S/R TYRE 2MM / N/S/R TYRE 1.8MM X DAMAGE ON OUTER WALL

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 63,151 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 55,581 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 42,330 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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BF08 FVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BF08 FVS, 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 BF08 FVS registered?

BF08 FVS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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