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HK08 BAO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,105 mi
Last recorded114,105 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 BAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 114,105 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 3 Feb 2024 110,683 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 109,092 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 109,090 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached corroded (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 107,215 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 106,108 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 104,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 104,490 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X5 sections of damage ( 255-30-20 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 100,939 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 100,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 93,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,475 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

scuff outer wall o/s front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2016 88,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm outer ball joint dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm outer joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

scuff outer wall o/s front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,854 miles

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner edges

unable to check n/s rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 66,035 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 58,474 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 58,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 42,222 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 42,222 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2012 41,755 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 31,422 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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HK08 BAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK08 BAO, 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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HK08 BAO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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