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BL08 FGJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

153,942 mi
Last recorded153,942 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 153,942 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 145,869 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 136,105 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 136,104 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 129,693 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 125,955 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 121,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 114,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 110,072 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,444 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 87,785 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,755 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 64,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,966 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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BL08 FGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BL08 FGJ, 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 BL08 FGJ registered?

BL08 FGJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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