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BG58 WWM

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,223 mi
Last recorded87,223 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 WWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,223 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 85,986 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 84,329 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 81,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 81,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,648 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 71,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 66,087 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 66,087 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2017 60,001 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres bald on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2017 59,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/18 93y (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front tyres bald on inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2016 54,965 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2015 51,296 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 51,296 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine pre-warmer indicator lamp permanently on

N/s rear tyre has worn low, just shy of marker & also deteriorating & torn between bands

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Dec 2013 41,232 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,864 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,719 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 WWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 3,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG58 WWM, 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 WWM is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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