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BM07 RAS

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,904 mi
Last recorded141,904 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM07 RAS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,904 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 141,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 141,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 140,026 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 137,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 134,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splits in tyre wall but no ply visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Split in tyre wall but no ply visible (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 133,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Splits in tyre wall but no ply visible (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Split in tyre wall but no ply visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,395 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 127,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner (worn close to canvas)

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

Rear tyres (or) wheels out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2018 113,740 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 105,757 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,363 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 100,344 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 87,165 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre small cut to outer wall

Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,165 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre small cut to outer wall

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 77,844 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 77,844 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 68,881 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,767 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,441 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,989 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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BM07 RAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BM07 RAS, 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 BM07 RAS registered?

BM07 RAS is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BM07 RAS shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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