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BL08 FGV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,380 mi
Last recorded126,380 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 FGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 126,380 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 126,380 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 118,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 112,297 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 103,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,843 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 96,843 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,231 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 83,274 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 77,364 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 77,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 73,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 69,507 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,633 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 39,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,097 miles

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

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

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 FGV 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 78.9%.

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 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

BL08 FGV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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