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HJ08 LPE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,544 mi
Last recorded129,544 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 LPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 129,544 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,525 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 108,992 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 87,611 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,112 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,152 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn/deteriorated

front brake pads low (offside inner) border line pass

oil leak

rear differential leaking

Pass 7 Jan 2016 49,673 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 47,645 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,774 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,774 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 35,045 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 32,180 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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HJ08 LPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc 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 HJ08 LPE, 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 HJ08 LPE registered?

HJ08 LPE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HJ08 LPE 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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