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BJ08 OGW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,625 mi
Last recorded104,625 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 104,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 95,112 miles

both sides front wheel inner rims distorted

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 15 Jul 2014 95,015 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides front wheel inner rims distorted

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding

suspect front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 Jul 2013 72,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre....outer sidewall cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,334 miles

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 26 Jul 2012 56,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 23 Mar 2012 50,666 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 29,605 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

play both sides lower balljoints

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

nearside rear tyre worn low

play both sides lower balljoints

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 OGW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OGW, 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 OGW registered?

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

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