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H16 LWH

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,485 mi
Last recorded96,485 miles
Recorded on17 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 LWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2026 96,485 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 96,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025
Pass 2 Jul 2024 90,069 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 90,065 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 87,537 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 87,035 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,012 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 65,099 miles

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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H16 LWH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H16 LWH, 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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What year was H16 LWH registered?

H16 LWH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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