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BG08 CHH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,349 mi
Last recorded113,349 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 CHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 113,349 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 113,329 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2025 104,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 101,651 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 98,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 94,623 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 91,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 87,976 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,708 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 78,856 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 73,140 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,245 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,058 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 54,390 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 50,621 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,817 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 36,236 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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BG08 CHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG08 CHH, 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 BG08 CHH registered?

BG08 CHH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is BG08 CHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG08 CHH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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