MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
front prop shaft flexy joint starting to crack
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak engine bay area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake Disc's Corroded and worn
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside idler arm bush worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside idler arm bush worn
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?
Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P142 MLE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 P142 MLE, 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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P142 MLE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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