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D3 SYH

1999 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,307 mi
Last recorded146,307 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl81,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 SYH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 146,307 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN & SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR BODY IN WITHIN 30CM OF SUSFRAME FIXING POINT HEAVILY CORRODING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated FRONT & REAR PROPSHAFT FLEXI COUPLINGS PERISHING & CRACKING. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 24 May 2025 146,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF BOTTOM ARM OUTER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT,ADVISE IS PART OF HUB CARRIER,PRESS IN TYPE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NSR TOP SUSPENSION ARM OUTER BUSH WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES HEAVILY PERISHING & CRACKING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER SHOULDER.(255-40X19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENSES IN POOR CONDITION & NOT GIVING GOOD BEAM IMAGE.

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT TOP MOUNTS WORN & SHOULD BE REPLACED SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR BODY IN WITHIN 30CM OF SUSFRAME FIXING POINT HEAVILY CORRODING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated FRONT & REAR PROPSHAFT FLEXI COUPLINGS PERISHING & CRACKING. (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF SLIGHLY LEAKING OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 144,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 135,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2022 135,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 133,414 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 132,189 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 132,189 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 129,783 miles

Nearside Front wiper in poor condition

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2018 127,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2018 127,642 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 124,806 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 121,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 118,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 113,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 109,646 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,436 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 103,430 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 100,235 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

os number plate light dim

Pass 26 Nov 2007 954,383 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 87,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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D3 SYH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 81,212 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 D3 SYH, 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 27 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 D3 SYH registered?

D3 SYH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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