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HT57 BLV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,799 mi
Last recorded132,799 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 132,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge , with ns side wall being damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Ns front side rep[eater lens is cracked

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 22 Jan 2026 132,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edge , with ns side wall being damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Ns front side rep[eater lens is cracked

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust support bracket is cracked and broken

Stone chip in screen

Pass 28 Jan 2025 127,145 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 127,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 119,585 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Showing signs of slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads appear slightly low

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Fail 23 Jan 2024 119,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Showing signs of slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front brake pads appear slightly low

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 20 Jan 2023 111,190 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 111,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 107,446 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 107,439 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 104,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,963 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,885 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front pads too small for caliper

Fail 17 Jan 2019 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

front pads too small for caliper

Pass 11 Jan 2018 88,636 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre 0 mm now

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 88,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner tyre 0 mm now

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,691 miles

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

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,430 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 57,178 miles

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

n/s/f tread part of tyre starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2014 47,914 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 21 Jan 2013 42,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 37,204 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 35,167 miles

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

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

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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HT57 BLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HT57 BLV, 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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HT57 BLV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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