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EN08 UXB

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 UXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 103,575 miles

signs of poss having had bind issue ( all discs red- got hot) but all spin freely

slight wheel bearing play to n/s/f

Pass 23 Jul 2025 101,699 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 101,694 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 99,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 99,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm continental 275/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 96,987 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 94,507 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,241 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 90,624 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 86,667 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 86,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2018 20,387 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,698 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,212 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 71,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,655 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 46,413 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,760 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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EN08 UXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue 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 EN08 UXB, 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 EN08 UXB registered?

EN08 UXB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EN08 UXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 UXB 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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