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AAZ 833

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,741 mi
Last recorded119,741 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAZ 833
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 119,741 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 118,424 miles

front wiper blades

vehicle structure corrosion

washers weak

Pass 22 Sep 2020 118,424 miles

exhaust system corroded

washers weak

Pass 28 Nov 2018 118,396 miles

Washers weak

exhaust system corroded - rear

Fail 21 Nov 2018 118,395 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Washers weak

exhaust system corroded - rear

Pass 15 Dec 2017 118,197 miles

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

offside front seat belt retracting system deteriorated

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2017 118,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

offside front seat belt retracting system deteriorated

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,525 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2016 117,524 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rears (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 116,689 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2015

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/f tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 113,957 miles

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

O/S/F Wing Trim Loose

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

Fail 20 May 2014 113,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

O/S/F Wing Trim Loose

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 111,497 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 110,664 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,559 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 105,495 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,601 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 95,601 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 85,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,571 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 13 Nov 2007 75,072 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 65,911 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 65,896 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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AAZ 833 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAZ 833, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AAZ 833 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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