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L888 BMH

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,320 mi
Last recorded96,320 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 BMH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 96,320 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 96,022 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,728 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 95,523 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 94,590 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 23 Jul 2020 93,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,621 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 92,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2017 89,475 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,600 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 87,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 85,644 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 84,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,276 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 80,706 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 73,259 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 66,920 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,889 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,601 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 47,074 miles

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jul 2006 37,734 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 37,734 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 30,366 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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L888 BMH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L888 BMH, 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 L888 BMH registered?

L888 BMH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L888 BMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 BMH shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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