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DX08 XFH

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,900 mi
Last recorded69,900 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

RegistrationDX08 XFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 69,900 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 63,718 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 57,045 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 50,043 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 49,089 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 47,514 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,629 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 43,693 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 43,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wear on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 41,052 miles

engine has oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2017 41,052 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine has oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2016 38,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,161 miles

near side and off side rear tyres outer treads cracks

Fail 23 Mar 2015 36,159 miles

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

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

near side and off side rear tyres outer treads cracks

Pass 27 Mar 2014 34,523 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 34,521 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

near side and off side front brake discs inner sides surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,444 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 17,883 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 15,807 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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DX08 XFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DX08 XFH, 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 DX08 XFH registered?

DX08 XFH is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is DX08 XFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX08 XFH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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