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G8 UDU

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,563 mi
Last recorded77,563 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 UDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 77,563 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 75,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,341 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 66,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight tear on tyre wall

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 59,801 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 56,107 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 56,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,460 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 53,460 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint seal leaking (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 51,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 47,768 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 47,716 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 45,652 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges

wear to both front brake disc's

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,956 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 30,680 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2012 29,110 miles

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

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 15 Dec 2011 26,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 21,761 miles

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

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

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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G8 UDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G8 UDU, 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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G8 UDU is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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