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C14 OCL

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Gold Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 82,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush worn and starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 82,415 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both)(Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 82,413 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,393 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,192 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 82,050 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 82,047 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,600 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 81,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 81,305 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 81,289 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 80,821 miles

Offside Front o/s/f brake pipe slight corrossion

Pass 19 Aug 2015 80,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering slight misting (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 80,135 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering slight misting (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,111 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,806 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 75,181 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,977 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 70,760 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 65,419 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 63,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 61,394 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 58,104 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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C14 OCL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Gold with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C14 OCL, 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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What year was C14 OCL registered?

C14 OCL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is C14 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C14 OCL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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