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K44 YBA

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Purple Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,252 mi
Last recorded133,252 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 YBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 133,252 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 133,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 132,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 129,786 miles

underneath body and subframes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2020 129,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

All four shocks outer casings corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Spring load area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2019 126,040 miles

All four shocks corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring load area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front / back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 126,028 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four shocks corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring load area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak rear diff

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front / back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2017 117,385 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diff oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2016 114,296 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 114,294 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,067 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 109,917 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust rattle

Pass 13 Sep 2013 105,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,604 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 97,400 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 97,400 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 95,131 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 95,131 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 92,161 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 86,482 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 82,370 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side wiper torn

Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,769 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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K44 YBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Purple with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 K44 YBA, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K44 YBA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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