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GU08 VKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,208 mi
Last recorded64,208 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 VKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,208 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 64,206 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 49,963 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 48,440 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 48,320 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier under bonnet battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall not to cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine mill light on

Pass 1 Feb 2017 45,471 miles

covers impede parts of the inspection

front brake pads wearing thin - front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 2 Feb 2016 43,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,889 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 38,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 34,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 29,089 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,247 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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GU08 VKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU08 VKV, 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 GU08 VKV registered?

GU08 VKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is GU08 VKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU08 VKV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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