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LO08 BWB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,309 mi
Last recorded140,309 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 BWB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 140,309 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff drive shaft seal failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 136,806 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 131,041 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front, rear arm outer balljoint in hub. Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear low and on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front, rear arm outer balljoint in hub. Borderline. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge and cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Starting to wear low both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 122,738 miles

Offside Front rear lower arm slight play in ball joint rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 1 Sep 2021 113,683 miles

both front tyres uneven wear wearing thin oninside edge close to cords none exposed

Pass 2 Sep 2020 106,243 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 106,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear x 2 exhaust mounts broken o/s n/s by prop donut

Pass 5 Apr 2018 92,277 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 85,933 miles

Nearside Rear Rear differential has minor oil leak.

Offside Front Washer jet inoperative however n/s jet supplying adequate cleaning.

Offside Front Wing mirror indicator lens broken. Not affecting lamp from emitting light.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm. (1.7mm)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 85,185 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end has play. Not excessive at time of test.

Nearside Rear Rear differential has minor oil leak.

Offside Front Track rod end has very slight play. Not excessive at time of test.

Offside Front Washer jet inoperative however n/s jet supplying adequate cleaning.

Offside Front Wing mirror indicator lens broken. Not affecting lamp from emitting light.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm. (1.7mm)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 78,392 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,792 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers just starting to smear screen

Pass 27 Mar 2014 60,266 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,849 miles

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

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 29 May 2012 45,432 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 40,839 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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LO08 BWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LO08 BWB, 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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LO08 BWB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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