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FIG 393

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

99,869 mi
Last recorded99,869 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 393
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 99,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 99,851 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 99,788 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 98,740 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush becoming unseated from cup (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 97,070 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 15 Feb 2021 93,657 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 92,534 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 90,283 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 88,701 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

engine bay covers and under body trays

Fail 30 Apr 2018 88,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres bald on edges

engine bay covers and under body trays

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,734 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/35ZR20 102Y Extra load Dunlop SP sport MAXX (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,564 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 74,564 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Front tyres split on inner edges but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,677 miles

Deterioration to inner sidewall offside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 22,027 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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FIG 393 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FIG 393, 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 FIG 393 registered?

FIG 393 is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is FIG 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 393 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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