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KR57 GUE

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,621 mi
Last recorded110,621 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 GUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 110,621 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 110,617 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 106,649 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 105,182 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 105,182 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,470 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 92,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 May 2019 84,215 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 84,215 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 78,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 70,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn on limit, advise new tyres asap (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 67,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,598 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 49,891 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,485 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges and cracking

Pass 11 Jan 2013 47,571 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,189 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 38,094 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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KR57 GUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KR57 GUE, 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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KR57 GUE is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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