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MB08 AMG

2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,085 mi
Last recorded60,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 50064,112 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB08 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 60,085 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes above axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 59,397 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 59,397 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 58,947 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 58,668 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 57,640 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,568 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 55,558 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 Tyres near wear limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,834 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 49,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,557 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 42,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,374 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,107 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 27,046 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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MB08 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MB08 AMG, 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 MB08 AMG registered?

MB08 AMG is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is MB08 AMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MB08 AMG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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