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B16 TAN

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,925 mi
Last recorded119,925 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 TAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 119,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 118,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 115,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 115,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake pads low approx. 85% worn

Pass 22 Aug 2015 110,367 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,188 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 97,429 miles

n/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2012 93,063 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,226 miles

Cuts in offside front tyre sidewall

Engine undertray covers fitted

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Plastic sills fitted front to rear

Pass 16 Dec 2009 79,918 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 70,317 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 62,861 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 62,316 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,428 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 55,428 miles

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

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 TAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 82,160 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 TAN, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 TAN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 December 2001.

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