MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?
Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J7 TEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J7 TEV, 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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J7 TEV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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