CarVerify

Free Car Check

J12 EDC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,702 mi
Last recorded95,702 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ12 EDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 95,702 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 95,613 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 95,451 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 95,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 94,671 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,532 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 92,244 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 92,244 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2020 90,311 miles

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

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 May 2019 87,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 84,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 82,253 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 77,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 73,313 miles

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

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

Offside front inner tie rod has play

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,830 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 63,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,164 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 lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J12 EDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black 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 J12 EDC, 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

How do I check the history of J12 EDC?

You can check the full history of J12 EDC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J12 EDC registered?

J12 EDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is J12 EDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J12 EDC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J12 EDC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J12 EDC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.