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C9 ORP

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,414 mi
Last recorded125,414 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 ORP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,414 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 125,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 119,631 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 119,631 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 119,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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)

brake reservoir cap missing

nicorrect retaining pins /front pads

wear warning wires not fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2013 115,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,709 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 100,319 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 100,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 97,995 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 87,586 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 May 2008 75,150 miles
Pass 3 May 2007

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 58,756 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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C9 ORP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,719 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C9 ORP, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C9 ORP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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