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C1 RAB

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

18,867 mi
Last recorded18,867 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 RAB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 18,867 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 18,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 18,855 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 18,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 18,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 18,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 18,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 18,643 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp wiper not working.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 18,609 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,604 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 18,568 miles

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 9 May 2017 18,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 13 May 2016 18,528 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 18,362 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 18,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 17,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 17,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2011 17,365 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2010 17,045 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 16,567 miles

parking brake nearing the end of its travel

Pass 14 May 2008 16,203 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 15,926 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 14,927 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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C1 RAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 C1 RAB, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C1 RAB registered?

C1 RAB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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The MOT history for C1 RAB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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