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A17 NSU

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,117 mi
Last recorded85,117 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 NSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 85,117 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,898 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 80,415 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 79,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 79,227 miles

signs of corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,841 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,305 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 67,303 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 67,242 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 67,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,618 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 64,140 miles

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

both N/S tyres worn on edges ,step up type tread pattern

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,037 miles

O/S headlamp slightly dimmer than N/S.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,151 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,851 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 39,209 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 33,132 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,134 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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A17 NSU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 87,159 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 A17 NSU, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 NSU registered?

A17 NSU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is A17 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 NSU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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