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BW57 DVF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,238 mi
Last recorded196,238 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 DVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 196,238 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 189,562 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres right on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 189,562 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres right on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 180,628 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 173,205 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 173,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 167,712 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 167,712 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,162 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 149,161 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 137,633 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 122,765 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,805 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 106,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 91,104 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Plastic Sill Covers Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,486 miles

n/s/r diff slight leak

Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,206 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 60,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s wheels front and rear incorrectly fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,219 miles

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

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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BW57 DVF 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 66.7%.

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 BW57 DVF, 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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BW57 DVF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 29 February 2008.

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