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BL08 MYS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,500 mi
Last recorded83,500 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 83,500 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 83,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT THE FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

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

UNDER TRAYS FRONT TO REAR SO NOT FULL INSPECTION CAN BE CARRIED OUT

Pass 7 Mar 2023 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,652 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 78,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 76,701 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 76,694 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,428 miles

engine/under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Aug 2018 67,712 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine/undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Jul 2017 61,671 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 53,854 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 49,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 40,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,058 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,294 miles

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

O/S/R tyre starting to split on inner sidewall no cords visable

Pass 7 Jul 2011 16,168 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 MYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MYS, 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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BL08 MYS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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