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BJ08 ARX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

157,398 mi
Last recorded157,398 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 ARX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 157,398 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 152,836 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General underbody corrosion, undertrays fitted

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 146,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side rear & near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 135,174 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Off side front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 123,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 4 Feb 2021 112,820 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 105,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 83,758 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 83,755 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 76,054 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 16 Feb 2016 66,686 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,727 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 55,891 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 49,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 35,480 miles

n/s/f tyre outer wall has damage but not down to the cords

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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BJ08 ARX 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 BJ08 ARX, 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 BJ08 ARX registered?

BJ08 ARX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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