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BG58 FME

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,743 mi
Last recorded178,743 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 FME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 178,743 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 177,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 177,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 168,276 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 152,811 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 152,811 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 127,277 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 92,396 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 80,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 67,120 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 52,496 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 38,116 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges+ slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Dec 2011 18,563 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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BG58 FME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BG58 FME, 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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BG58 FME is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 13 December 2008.

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