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B14 SYE

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,113 mi
Last recorded114,113 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 SYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2018 114,113 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm inner bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint has slight play both front shockabsorber lower joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays & engine cover fitted covering some testable items.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 112,067 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot n/s/f lower ball joint (2.7.4)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% eye level (1.2.1b)

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

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,805 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 110,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edge

left/front repeater indicator has water ingress

right door indicator repeater indicator water ingress

oil leak at left/front keep an eye

Fail 22 Oct 2014 104,258 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on inside edge

left/front repeater indicator has water ingress

oil leak at left/front keep an eye

Pass 3 Oct 2013 97,567 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,893 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 90,876 miles

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 89,744 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 87,725 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 67,906 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 72,173 miles

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

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

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

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

rear reg has slight damage.

under vehicle covers and sill covers fitted.covers fitted around the springs.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 61,189 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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B14 SYE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B14 SYE, 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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B14 SYE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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