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B4 SRX

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 112,381 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,201 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 111,356 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 110,869 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 110,064 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 108,819 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 105,665 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 102,271 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 98,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 97,545 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,400 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 94,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,707 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 88,363 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 82,898 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 81,706 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 81,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 79,838 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 72,489 miles

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

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

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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B4 SRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 B4 SRX, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B4 SRX registered?

B4 SRX is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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