2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 6.0L Petrol · V12 NBW
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL (6.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 89,453 miles. MOT expired on 05 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,453 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 6.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V12 NBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 89,453 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V12 NBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mercedes-Benz Cl (V12 NBW) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
V12 NBW Mileage History
- 02/08/202280,612 mi
- 04/08/202280,613 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/202383,436 mi+2,823 mi
- 01/08/202486,640 mi+3,204 mi
- 06/08/202589,453 mi+2,813 mi
Average of roughly 2,936 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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