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A3 HDF

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,224 mi
Last recorded120,224 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 120,224 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 118,777 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 118,124 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 118,123 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2022 112,287 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 107,358 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,358 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2020 102,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 96,989 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 OF 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 91,067 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 91,067 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2017 89,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 87,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,237 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside parking brake lower effort

Fail 10 Jun 2015 83,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside parking brake lower effort

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres uneven wear and perishing

rear of both chassis brake pipes corroding

Fail 21 May 2013 82,181 miles

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

rear of offside chassis brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 May 2013 82,181 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

rear of offside chassis brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,617 miles

Front service brake veers left

Nearside steering rack gaiter moist

Offside windscreen wiper blade slightly damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 79,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly distorted

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 77,208 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 73,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,727 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,912 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 52,439 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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A3 HDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A3 HDF, 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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A3 HDF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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