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DF08 BFP

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,843 mi
Last recorded75,843 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 BFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,843 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,764 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 62,238 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,182 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 51,177 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,345 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 48,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 36,196 miles

Advise cut in tread of left front tyre.

Advise cut in tread of right front tyre.

Fail 21 Aug 2012 36,196 miles

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

Advise cut in tread of left front tyre.

Advise cut in tread of right front tyre.

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 25,061 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 14,900 miles

cut in left front tyre but not deep enough to reach 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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DF08 BFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DF08 BFP, 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 DF08 BFP registered?

DF08 BFP is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is DF08 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 BFP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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