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F4 DSL

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 DSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 136,336 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 133,616 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 133,616 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 133,297 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 131,558 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 128,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low 2.5mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2021 128,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides getting low 2.5mm at lowest point (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 127,707 miles

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

fuel pipe corroded at filter

Fail 13 Jan 2020 127,707 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

fuel pipe corroded at filter

Pass 12 Jan 2019 124,943 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front side lamp faulty

covers over front lamps, beam image ok

fluid leak underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Jan 2019 124,940 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front side lamp faulty

covers over front lamps, beam image ok

fluid leak underneath vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2017 121,038 miles

Front lights have covers beam pattern ok

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear drive shaft inner boot split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front lights have covers beam pattern ok

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear drive shaft inner boot split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 115,826 miles

Front brakes worn

Rear tyres balding on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 94,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 94,458 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 94,458 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 91,016 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 85,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2011 80,110 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 80,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,588 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,344 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 67,844 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 56,894 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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F4 DSL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F4 DSL, 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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F4 DSL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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