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BP08 PYA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,591 mi
Last recorded151,591 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 PYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 151,591 miles

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

front brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 15 Oct 2024 142,746 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 142,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 135,217 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2022 129,979 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 129,977 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 125,179 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2021 125,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,994 miles

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

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,987 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear, at rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 104,218 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 104,161 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear behind the under tray. chalked. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245\40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1mm in the middle tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 91,946 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 82,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 75,441 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 75,387 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,478 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2014 59,348 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 56,018 miles

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

both front wipers smeary

Pass 1 May 2012 50,494 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,870 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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BP08 PYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BP08 PYA, 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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BP08 PYA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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