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HT57 BKO

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,310 mi
Last recorded128,310 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT57 BKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 128,310 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 115,633 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 106,974 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 98,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,035 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 91,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,634 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 82,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 75,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.10mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.14mm and has cuts in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 66,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc corroded/lipped (inner face)

Offside Front brake disc corroded/lipped (inner face)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 61,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc corroded/lipped (inner face)

Offside Front brake disc corroded/lipped (inner face)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,447 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 45,401 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,412 miles

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 30 Dec 2010 33,265 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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HT57 BKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HT57 BKO, 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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HT57 BKO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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