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CU08 CWX

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,338 mi
Last recorded70,338 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 CWX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 70,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 65,811 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 64,775 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 62,296 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both front suspension hydraulic pipes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,268 miles

Front wipers worn

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess corrosion forming to pipe work (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 55,843 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm inner bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2021 53,410 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 53,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 51,407 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 49,645 miles

Offside Front condensation but not reducing output

Pass 9 Feb 2018 46,262 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,367 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 41,225 miles

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

cut to nearside front inner tyre wall

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,950 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,950 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,720 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,712 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre has cosmetic damage to sidewall

Fail 14 Feb 2013 31,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre has cosmetic damage to sidewall

Pass 22 Feb 2012 27,884 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 22,456 miles

nearside front wheel buckled slightly

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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CU08 CWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CU08 CWX, 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 CU08 CWX registered?

CU08 CWX is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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