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BP08 WBU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 WBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 113,789 miles

under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 106,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 90,983 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 86,948 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,397 miles

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 74,596 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring view to testable items

Engine cover fitted obscuring view to testable items

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing in inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,198 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

headlamp level unit at rear plastic link about to fail.

undertrays & engine cover fitted.

Fail 9 Aug 2016 67,198 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

headlamp level unit at rear plastic link about to fail.

undertrays & engine cover fitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,113 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 46,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing thin on inner edges.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 37,862 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,430 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,430 miles

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

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

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 WBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BP08 WBU, 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 BP08 WBU registered?

BP08 WBU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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