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BV08 KXX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,365 mi
Last recorded158,365 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 158,365 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 158,354 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 135,981 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,981 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 May 2018 115,111 miles

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

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

emissions not detected

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,268 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split inner wall not to cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split inner wall not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 100,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split inner wall not to cords. (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit also split inner wall not to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,518 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 79,111 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged not to cords.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,621 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)

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut within tread

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,286 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 49,053 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,042 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 28 Feb 2011 41,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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 KXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BV08 KXX, 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 KXX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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