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BV08 HCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,479 mi
Last recorded147,479 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 HCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 147,479 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 137,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 127,083 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 195,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 117,958 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,575 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 113,970 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 113,970 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,930 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 19 psi re-inflated to 30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 9 psi re-inflated t30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 110,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 19 psi re-inflated to 30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 9 psi re-inflated t30 psi (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,122 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

missing lug from each wheel

Pass 17 Jun 2016 105,129 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 105,129 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 103,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF Tyre is running low on the inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2014 103,151 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 103,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2013 99,322 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)

Pass 23 May 2012 88,833 miles

BOTH front tyres; inner tyre/tread wear

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2011 78,505 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 78,505 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BV08 HCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV08 HCJ, 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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BV08 HCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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