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A5 UCX

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,459 mi
Last recorded130,459 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 UCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 130,459 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Hydraulic suspension pipes heavily corroded

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

Offside Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 128,273 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 128,273 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure Linkage braoken (2.4.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 124,993 miles

Both front exhaust brackets corroded/broken

Centre Centre clamp cracked /split

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 124,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Strut ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Both front exhaust brackets corroded/broken

Centre Centre clamp cracked /split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,628 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,858 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 102,842 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 94,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,675 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,204 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 72,164 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 63,851 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 53,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 97,714 miles

both front tyres worn hevily on inner and outer edges and getting close to limits.

Pass 10 May 2006 43,378 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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A5 UCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A5 UCX, 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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A5 UCX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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