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BJ08 OGS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,127 mi
Last recorded100,127 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 OGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 99,497 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 95,678 miles

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 9 Apr 2022 92,082 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 92,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 89,524 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,752 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,446 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 82,446 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 81,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,211 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear disc lipped

n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres cut

o/s washer not working

Fail 15 Apr 2016 77,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front and rear disc lipped

n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres cut

Pass 12 May 2015 73,254 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,662 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 43,867 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,247 miles

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

front tyres uneven wear low tread on edges/possible front wheel alignment required

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 OGS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

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

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