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GUI 575

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,062 mi
Last recorded122,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 575
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 122,062 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil springs corroded front and rear

suspension components corroding

Fail 14 Jun 2017 122,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 holes in rear floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2 holes in rear floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil springs corroded front and rear

suspension components corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2016 119,583 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shocks corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 115,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 113,573 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 113,573 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,107 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear tyre treads low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,892 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 105,494 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

both front brake discs slightly pitted

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 105,459 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear suspension components corroded.

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 105,456 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all rear suspension components corroded.

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted.

Pass 21 Apr 2007 105,402 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 105,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GUI 575 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 95,537 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 GUI 575, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GUI 575 registered?

GUI 575 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is GUI 575 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUI 575 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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