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CT08 JCU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

104,878 mi
Last recorded104,878 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 JCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 104,878 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,595 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 104,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 6 Jan 2023 103,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 103,016 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 102,086 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 102,086 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak at nearside front

Pass 24 Dec 2020 92,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 92,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,975 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,623 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge worn

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 70,969 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear noise from brake

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,863 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Dec 2016 66,861 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,593 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

engine cover

Pass 9 Dec 2014 61,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 58,984 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,083 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,220 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 41,215 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 31,403 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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CT08 JCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CT08 JCU, 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 CT08 JCU registered?

CT08 JCU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is CT08 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT08 JCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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