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B8 KSL

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,554 mi
Last recorded70,554 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 KSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 70,554 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 70,535 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 70,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 69,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Rear exhaust muffler inside rattling middle section

heavy corrostion underneath due to car standing too long

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Fail 25 Sep 2019 69,701 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer tyre perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded near tank ()

Rear exhaust muffler inside rattling middle section

heavy corrostion underneath due to car standing too long

under cover tray/sills/engine/fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2019 69,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,453 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 69,430 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,402 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,999 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Inner Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 68,026 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 67,004 miles

both catalysts loose and rattling

only 1 washer jet working

stone chip in screen

Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 66,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,949 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2006 57,675 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 54,536 miles

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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B8 KSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B8 KSL, 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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B8 KSL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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