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E5 JJG

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,333 mi
Last recorded110,333 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 JJG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 110,333 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 110,307 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 91,101 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on rear chassis

Fail 16 May 2019 91,099 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

active body control warning message on dash

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 16 May 2018 88,479 miles

Central 2 x exhaust mounts missing-- 2 x joining flanges cracked

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Nearside Rear signs of tyre rubbing rubbing wheel arch

Offside Rear brake rubbing slightly

Offside Rear cuts in tyre tread and signs of rubbing wheel arch

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear chassis seams near subframe mountings corroding both sides

Rear suspension pipes & hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 9 May 2017 84,516 miles

Front disc,inner surfaces in poor condition

stone chip in screen

Fail 9 May 2017 84,516 miles

Front disc,inner surfaces in poor condition

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

stone chip in screen

Pass 19 May 2016 83,242 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 78,300 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 73,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,924 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 71,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 69,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,963 miles

Advise signs of slight oil leak above under tray at left front.

Advise slight play in left and right front top strut mounts.

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 56,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2008 56,019 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 48,781 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,048 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 45,048 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 39,793 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 39,793 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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E5 JJG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 E5 JJG, 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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E5 JJG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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