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BF08 PYP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,821 mi
Last recorded118,821 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 PYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 118,821 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2022 118,821 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both said (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 107,847 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 105,153 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 96,506 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,147 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 87,147 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 82,958 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 82,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 76,765 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 76,765 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,929 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres worn on edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,626 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 61,049 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 9 Oct 2013 61,049 miles

nearside front wheel inner rim distorted

Pass 25 May 2012 49,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn/low tread on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2011 29,886 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 PYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYP, 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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BF08 PYP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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