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M600 GAM

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,508 mi
Last recorded86,508 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM600 GAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 86,508 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 86,490 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 86,421 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 85,910 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,132 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 84,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 83,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 79,219 miles

Nearside rear outer tread cracking

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

Offside rear outer tread cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2007 72,651 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 70,955 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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M600 GAM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Red with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M600 GAM, 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 M600 GAM registered?

M600 GAM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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