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C16 OOG

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,130 mi
Last recorded143,130 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 OOG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 143,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 142,882 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 140,906 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Undertray fitted underneath of the vehicle

Various corrosion build up underneath of the vehicle

Pass 19 Nov 2021 139,969 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

front and rear suspensions system corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 138,518 miles

N/S/F Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,226 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 137,216 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 134,290 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 128,999 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,776 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 124,493 miles

oil leak

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 124,066 miles

Both front tyres worn at outer edges

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,668 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 123,668 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 123,266 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 123,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 122,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 122,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,187 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2010 121,116 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 121,111 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 116,265 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 109,984 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre pressure low (adjusted)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 109,984 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre pressure low (adjusted)

Offside front tyre uneven wear

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 102,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2006

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C16 OOG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C16 OOG, 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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C16 OOG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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