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BIG 7805

1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Purple Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,048 mi
Last recorded157,048 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 50086,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 7805
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 157,048 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 156,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 158,440 miles

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

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

brake pad warning lamp on

damage to nearside front tyre wall

srs warning lamp on

Pass 21 Feb 2012 156,396 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight side wall damage offside front tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2011 142,749 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 142,749 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 112,435 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 89,155 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 85,633 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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BIG 7805 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Purple with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,070 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 BIG 7805, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BIG 7805 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is BIG 7805 safe to buy?

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