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HT58 BJT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,795 mi
Last recorded117,795 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT58 BJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 117,795 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 109,874 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,887 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 92,741 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 92,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 85,810 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 85,674 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 77,635 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 77,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2019 68,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,839 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 56,762 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 56,749 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 53,445 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,388 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,733 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,908 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 36,908 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,624 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 28,624 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 20,678 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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HT58 BJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HT58 BJT, 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 HT58 BJT registered?

HT58 BJT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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The MOT history for HT58 BJT shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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