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LT08 LKV

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,674 mi
Last recorded85,674 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 LKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,674 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2024 85,668 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 84,952 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 81,035 miles

Fluid leaking n/s/f (near steering track rod).

Front metal brake pipes corroded at brake hose ferrules.

Front pads low & discs worn. Advise attention.

Parking brake efforts low ( n/s poor).

Rear transverse metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2021 78,275 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 74,464 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,302 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 66,488 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,682 miles

All brake pads wearing low

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake discs poor

Nearside front, lower rear most suspension arm has lift in ball joint

Play in offside front wheel bearing, further investigation advised

Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 43,269 miles

offside front tyre perished and worn low

Pass 2 Jul 2012 36,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 29,635 miles

Both rear tyres tread depth 3mm.

N/s/f tyre inner and outer edges wearing off.

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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LT08 LKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LT08 LKV, 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 LT08 LKV registered?

LT08 LKV is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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