2008 Mercedes CL 500 5.5L Petrol · SP08 HBO
2008 Mercedes CL 500 (5.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 51,187 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP08 HBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2025
- 51,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP08 HBO 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 Cl 500 (SP08 HBO) between December 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested burst o/s front brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SP08 HBO Mileage History
- 15/12/202147,181 mi
- 09/12/202249,885 mi+2,704 mi
- 07/12/202351,143 mi+1,258 mi
- 08/01/202551,185 mi+42 mi
- 31/01/202551,187 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,280 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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