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FN08 WVW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

69,270 mi
Last recorded69,270 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 WVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,270 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 68,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 66,370 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 64,605 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 64,600 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 61,158 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 95,102 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 58,758 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 57,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 54,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 49,940 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,160 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 39,776 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 32,738 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 26,662 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,581 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 20,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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FN08 WVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc 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 FN08 WVW, 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 FN08 WVW registered?

FN08 WVW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FN08 WVW 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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