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BK57 WKU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

137,576 mi
Last recorded137,576 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK57 WKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2024 137,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 125,339 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight chuff from injector

Fail 22 Feb 2023 125,335 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint deteriorated

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

slight chuff from injector

Pass 15 Mar 2022 104,118 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight weep from diff seal

Pass 16 Feb 2021 101,903 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight weep coming from offside rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 90,223 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 90,223 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 85,136 miles

under cover fitted some component can not checked

Pass 17 Feb 2017 81,244 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 81,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,372 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 56,431 miles

insuficient smoke detected at tail pipe / max reading seen 0.04l/m

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,104 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear number plate has water ingress

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,535 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 42,535 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 33,044 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,516 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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BK57 WKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK57 WKU, 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 BK57 WKU registered?

BK57 WKU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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