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S555 BGD

2008 Mercedes-benz Cls

Brown Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

212,185 mi
Last recorded212,185 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls82,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS555 BGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 212,185 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2025 200,491 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 176,538 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 176,538 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 156,554 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 132,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 115,462 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,586 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Feb 2018 90,397 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 67,390 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,613 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 45,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2013 29,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 22,420 miles

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

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

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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S555 BGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls in Brown with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S555 BGD, 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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S555 BGD is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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