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D21 KGT

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,137 mi
Last recorded154,137 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 154,137 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 154,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 149,254 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))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 143,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 140,484 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 130,710 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 130,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 123,373 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3/4 mm

Fail 15 Jun 2018 122,932 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre on 3/4 mm

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,219 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,737 miles

slight lift in both front air suspension lower joints n/s & o/s

Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,411 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 82,589 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,813 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 62,672 miles

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

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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D21 KGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 D21 KGT, 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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D21 KGT is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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