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FP58 PHF

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,583 mi
Last recorded66,583 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 PHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,583 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 66,404 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 66,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3,500 miles left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer WHEEL HAS BEEN CURBED AND DAMAGED

Pass 27 Feb 2019 52,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,801 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jan 2015 38,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 35,460 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2012 31,084 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to front discs

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

un der trays fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2012 31,084 miles

corrosion to front discs

o/s/r tyre getting low

slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

un der trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2011 23,884 miles

front pads low 75% worn

rear tyres low

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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FP58 PHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 FP58 PHF, 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 FP58 PHF registered?

FP58 PHF is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 December 2008.

Is FP58 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP58 PHF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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