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BF08 KXL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

218,558 mi
Last recorded218,558 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 KXL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 218,558 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 210,468 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 207,118 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 204,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 200,991 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 199,320 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 194,785 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 182,761 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 162,571 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 144,087 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,493 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2013 77,112 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 64,501 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 64,501 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,166 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,841 miles

both rear tyres on the legal limit 1.6 advise attension

both sides front aluminium wheels inner rims damaged & buckled

o/s/f track control arm outer ball joint above normal lift

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

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 KXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

BF08 KXL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BF08 KXL safe to buy?

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