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BW57 LMK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,249 mi
Last recorded133,249 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 LMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 133,249 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive misting of brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 133,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive misting of brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2016 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 127,153 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 127,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2014 123,964 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jun 2013 92,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 91,931 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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BW57 LMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BW57 LMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 LMK registered?

BW57 LMK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BW57 LMK safe to buy?

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