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BJ08 OGP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,870 mi
Last recorded76,870 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 76,870 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 21 May 2026 76,864 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Heat shield insecure

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Rear Heat shield insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2025 72,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 69,613 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 66,816 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 66,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached suspension arm ball joint retaining nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached suspension arm ball joint retaining bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 63,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 62,592 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 62,587 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO OFFSIDE REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CENTRE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn CENTRE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 59,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 52,883 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 52,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

front brake discs corroded [inner]

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,354 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,307 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Inner bracket broken (7.1.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 43,307 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Inner bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 46,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Crack in one exhaust mounting bracket rear pipe.

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 9 Jul 2015 35,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,931 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 25,403 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 21,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn bald on inside edge

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 OGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BJ08 OGP, 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 OGP registered?

BJ08 OGP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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