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BJ08 OGY

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

207,741 mi
Last recorded207,741 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 207,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 181,263 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 May 2025 180,965 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2024 158,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel marked "Rear Axle Only" fitted to front

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge (245/45/17)

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 137,909 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2023 137,909 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 12 May 2022 114,419 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 95,870 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 95,870 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 69,178 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2019 68,921 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 68,921 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 56,427 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,190 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 41,612 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 41,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 35,988 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 15,657 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 14,879 miles

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

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

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 OGY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OGY, 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 OGY registered?

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

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