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BK08 MGE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,936 mi
Last recorded46,936 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 MGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 46,936 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 46,935 miles

Front both front lower arm bushes where shock bolts in is perishing/cracking

front flexi webbing broken

pre safe warning on dash and glow plug warning on dash

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 12 Oct 2023 46,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket between rear exhaust pipes broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 46,510 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket between O/s and N/s exhaust pipes is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 45,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away on "Y" section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Oct 2021 45,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

"Pad wear" warning on dash

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken away on "Y" section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,668 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 43,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 43,024 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight damage to side walls

offside front tyre has slight damage to both side walls

offside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,029 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,194 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 34,397 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,403 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,666 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 29,666 miles

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

cracking to offside front tyre cordes not exposed

Pass 14 Mar 2012 27,540 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,804 miles

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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BK08 MGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK08 MGE, 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 BK08 MGE registered?

BK08 MGE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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