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M500 ADW

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

63,348 mi
Last recorded63,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ADW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 63,348 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,272 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 61,271 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to faulty ride height sensor (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Hight sensor broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 59,802 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 58,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 57,249 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 56,229 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,844 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 47,160 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 42,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly corroded (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 42,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs slightly corroded (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,343 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,391 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 20,925 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 17,162 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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M500 ADW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M500 ADW, 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 M500 ADW registered?

M500 ADW is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 September 2008.

Is M500 ADW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 ADW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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