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LL08 PDK

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,965 mi
Last recorded105,965 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 PDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 105,965 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 105,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 102,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 97,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 93,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,280 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 84,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 78,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,044 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 74,044 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,985 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,271 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,970 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 52,369 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 45,732 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 36,768 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 29,376 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 29,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive 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
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LL08 PDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 5,462cc 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 LL08 PDK, 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 LL08 PDK registered?

LL08 PDK is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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