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L500 MPC

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,302 mi
Last recorded58,302 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL500 MPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 58,302 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 57,442 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 51,526 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 51,006 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 48,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 48,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 36,469 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,381 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 25,696 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 25,690 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,408 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,745 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 15,625 miles

park brake low effort both sides

Pass 18 Feb 2013 14,038 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,875 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 8,696 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 8,694 miles

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

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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L500 MPC 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 83.3%.

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 L500 MPC, 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

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What year was L500 MPC registered?

L500 MPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is L500 MPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L500 MPC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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