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BF08 GXN

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,405 mi
Last recorded83,405 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 GXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 83,405 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 77,918 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 74,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 68,642 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 66,811 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,788 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 52,793 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,262 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 40,211 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

rear differential mounting bush missing

Fail 6 Mar 2014 40,211 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge but not yet showing cords

rear differential mounting bush missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 33,635 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 25,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 17,875 miles

rear brake discs badly pitted

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 GXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BF08 GXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 GXN registered?

BF08 GXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 GXN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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