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B16 MLJ

2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

56,320 mi
Last recorded56,320 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 50065,052 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 MLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 56,320 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,124 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 53,864 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 53,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 52,191 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 50,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 49,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 48,063 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 46,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 45,754 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 43,501 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,933 miles

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

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

eml on dash

Pass 14 Aug 2013 27,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 21,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 17,273 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 10,972 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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B16 MLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 65,052 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 B16 MLJ, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 MLJ registered?

B16 MLJ is a 2007 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 10 September 2007.

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