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BK08 ZSE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

129,194 mi
Last recorded129,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 ZSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 129,194 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BANANA ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 129,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BANANA ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 128,461 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 128,460 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 127,509 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower support arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 127,507 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements BOTH SIDES (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower support arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 126,344 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 126,314 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 125,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,455 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn And cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges but not showing the ply or cords at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 118,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,146 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 111,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin cant see pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 112,317 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2016 87,426 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall worn plus small cuts

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint on front but rear ball joint out of the two (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall worn plus small cuts

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 76,461 miles

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall less than 25mm long

Fail 2 Feb 2015 76,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre has cut in outer side wall less than 25mm long

Pass 3 Jan 2014 65,749 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 58,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 46,641 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 32,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,789 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 ZSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK08 ZSE, 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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BK08 ZSE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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