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BJ57 YHU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,839 mi
Last recorded131,839 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 YHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 131,839 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 119,580 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 113,951 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2018 108,193 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,861 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 91,649 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2016 91,645 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,585 miles

front number plate cracked

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front shock absorber corroded slightly

offside side repeater lense cracked

Fail 17 Feb 2015 81,585 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

nearside front shock absorber corroded slightly

Pass 7 Jan 2014 75,154 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 75,154 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 69,110 miles

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

O/S/F Wheel arch liner broken front section

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 56,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 56,737 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 39,671 miles

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

splash guard under o/s/f wing broken but not catching wheel at the momment

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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BJ57 YHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ57 YHU, 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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BJ57 YHU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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