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BJ08 OGU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

171,493 mi
Last recorded171,493 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 171,493 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 164,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears /replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 157,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corrded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 151,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes /unable to view fully (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 144,899 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 139,127 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rears (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 122,949 miles

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

Rear child seat fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2018 107,200 miles

trigger point not met and front brake pads /unable to view fully

Pass 6 May 2017 97,892 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 97,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 89,272 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 78,575 miles

trigger point not met and eml light on

Pass 9 May 2014 66,344 miles

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 28 May 2013 53,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 40,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 26,660 miles

car covered in undertrays

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 OGU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 OGU registered?

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

Is BJ08 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 OGU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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