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C14 LYS

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,390 mi
Last recorded75,390 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 LYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 75,390 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 75,225 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slightly cracked

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2012 75,189 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Oct 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

abcwarning light on

speedo incomplete

undertray not secure

Pass 14 Oct 2011 75,069 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 73,376 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 67,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 60,018 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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C14 LYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 87,159 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 C14 LYS, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C14 LYS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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