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M9 BKG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,758 mi
Last recorded93,758 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM9 BKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 93,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 90,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 85,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,475 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 81,712 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 79,667 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,711 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 65,127 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 Oct 2014 60,402 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 60,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 48,818 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 16 Nov 2012 35,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 21,311 miles

offside front and both rear tyres perished

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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M9 BKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 M9 BKG, 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 M9 BKG registered?

M9 BKG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is M9 BKG safe to buy?

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