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K6 SAA

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,499 mi
Last recorded104,499 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 SAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 104,499 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front fog light not working

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2025 104,498 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO FLOOR (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door defective in operation door not opening all the time from the outside (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective due to water in headlight (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose door mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 102,471 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,467 miles

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

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

Tyre size 255/45zr18 99w

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,488 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 93,079 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 87,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 80,302 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 73,448 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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K6 SAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in White with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K6 SAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K6 SAA registered?

K6 SAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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