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J8 GNU

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,046 mi
Last recorded125,046 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 125,046 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 125,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 116,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 108,142 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 95,384 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 85,465 miles

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

Rear No plate slightly deteriorated.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 7 Jan 2009

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 78,542 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 71,659 miles

Airbag light staying on.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,650 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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J8 GNU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J8 GNU, 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 J8 GNU registered?

J8 GNU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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