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BT08 JCJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 JCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 97,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,738 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,120 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,081 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 92,081 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 86,982 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 83,081 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,710 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 76,453 miles

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

OSF tyre cut to outer wall

Oil leak ()

strop light switch is lazy

wipers worn/noisy

Pass 22 Aug 2016 72,874 miles

Both front brake disc has a corroded lip

Both front inner brake pads are 90% worn

Both rear brake disc is lipped and corroded

Both rear brake pads are 95% worn

Pass 13 May 2015 68,947 miles

Both front wipers are smearing

Both rear pads are 90% worn

Pass 14 Jun 2014 63,787 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 50,726 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 45,455 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2011 31,015 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)

all 4 tyres starting to wear on inner edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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BT08 JCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 64,112 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 JCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BT08 JCJ registered?

BT08 JCJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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