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C5 BWL

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

64,357 mi
Last recorded64,357 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 64,357 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 63,751 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 61,655 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 60,617 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 55,478 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 49,927 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 46,574 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,107 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 34,872 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,867 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 27,867 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,963 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,759 miles

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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C5 BWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C5 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C5 BWL registered?

C5 BWL is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 October 2008.

Is C5 BWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 BWL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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