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A5 OFD

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

68,442 mi
Last recorded68,442 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 OFD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,442 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside door mirror Slightly loose

Offside Front shock absorber top mount has play when vehicle jacked up

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside door mirror Slightly loose

small chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play noticed when vehicle jacked up

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated minor cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside door mirrors have play

small chip in windscreen

underbody covers not fully attached

Pass 18 Sep 2020 66,882 miles

small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer outer side light inoperative

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear and offside rear brake flexible hoses slight cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2019 66,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light smashed

Offside Front shocker top mounting has play

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside and offside front shock absorber rubber top mounting cracking

nearside rear outer side light not working

small chip in windscreen

under-body covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,109 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 65,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 60,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 59,644 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 53,580 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 53,578 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2007 39,424 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 32,822 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 26,523 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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A5 OFD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,719 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A5 OFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 OFD registered?

A5 OFD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 4 September 2000.

Is A5 OFD safe to buy?

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