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FM08 WTJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,229 mi
Last recorded119,229 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 WTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2025 119,229 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 113,304 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,108 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 89,571 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,131 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 80,131 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 79,026 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,550 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,847 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 71,850 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,200 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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FM08 WTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FM08 WTJ, 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 FM08 WTJ registered?

FM08 WTJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is FM08 WTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 WTJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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