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GAZ 8547

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,725 mi
Last recorded103,725 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8547
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 103,725 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 99,874 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint / mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 99,782 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust cracks, failing on lambda levels. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both catalyst have cracks (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ball joint (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp broken at upper mount

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

Fail 31 Aug 2024 99,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear both side (3.3 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2014 97,618 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 97,607 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 97,597 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 97,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Inner Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 95,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 85,014 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007

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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GAZ 8547 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GAZ 8547, 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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GAZ 8547 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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