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FE55 DOG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,617 mi
Last recorded40,617 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 DOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,617 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 36,176 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 5 Feb 2018 36,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine Cover Fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 32,065 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 32,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear Arm (2.4.G.2)

Engine Cover Fitted

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 29,265 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 27,529 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 24,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT DISCS CORRODING ON INNER EDGES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,471 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,339 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 16,339 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perrishing on outter wall

Pass 22 Feb 2011 13,152 miles

front tyres started to crack/perish

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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FE55 DOG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE55 DOG, 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 FE55 DOG registered?

FE55 DOG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE55 DOG safe to buy?

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