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LB57 SYJ

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,859 mi
Last recorded108,859 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 SYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 108,859 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 108,699 miles

brake pedal anti-slip pad spliting

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot slight play in bottom balljoint (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot slight play in bottom ball joint (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 102,113 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and weak (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides bottom ball joints of front shockabsorber (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad split

Fail 1 Feb 2017 102,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and weak (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides bottom ball joints of front shockabsorber (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal anti slip pad split

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 81,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 78,963 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,089 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 56,567 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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LB57 SYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LB57 SYJ, 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 LB57 SYJ registered?

LB57 SYJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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