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FP08 BVE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

76,981 mi
Last recorded76,981 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 BVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 76,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 72,313 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 66,867 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both sides corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,658 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,947 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play n/s front hub

Fail 4 Feb 2022 56,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

slight play n/s front hub

Pass 3 Feb 2021 51,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 47,888 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly damaged on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And slightly worn on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 42,482 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 37,912 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 37,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 31,864 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 26,274 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,686 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 20,058 miles

offside front tyre worn and perished

Fail 4 Feb 2015 20,052 miles

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

offside front tyre worn and perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 15,623 miles

tyres worn

Pass 6 Feb 2013 11,457 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 7,938 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 5,021 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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FP08 BVE 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 85%.

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 FP08 BVE, 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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FP08 BVE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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