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M800 BMA

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 BMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,423 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front 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))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 132,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front 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 13 Sep 2024 119,323 miles

Under trays fitted fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,560 miles

Under trays fitted perverting full inspection of under side

Pass 4 Oct 2022 113,481 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 109,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 106,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 103,845 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,262 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Sep 2017 95,889 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 95,889 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/r and both front (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 90,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 90,224 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,917 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,435 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,898 miles

Uneven tyre wear on both front tyres

Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,898 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Uneven tyre wear on both front tyres

Pass 27 Sep 2012 52,873 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 56,098 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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M800 BMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 M800 BMA, 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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M800 BMA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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