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C5 GNT

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,161 mi
Last recorded152,161 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 GNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 152,161 miles

oil ,leak gear box area

Fail 5 Feb 2021 152,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides and above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil ,leak gear box area

Pass 11 Oct 2019 137,022 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers over both outer sills

n/s front fog light in-op

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2019 144,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis below drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor below drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers over both outer sills

n/s front fog light in-op

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 137,022 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 137,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 135,320 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 135,320 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 135,098 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 125,470 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 123,034 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 116,706 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 116,706 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 100,042 miles

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

both front lower front track control arms have slight play in outer ball joints

n/s/f tyre on legal limit today

Pass 7 Oct 2009 92,370 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 79,749 miles

the o/s rear tyre outer sidewall has slight damage

Pass 1 Oct 2007 68,801 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,669 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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C5 GNT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C5 GNT, 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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C5 GNT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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