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P536 YDV

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 YDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 109,600 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 109,344 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 108,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 107,216 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 106,392 miles

Offside Front body heavily corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 103,626 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

seat belts slow

Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,317 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 101,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 99,278 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 95,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 95,666 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pipes and fuel pipes going rusty

Pass 26 Jan 2009 77,892 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 74,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 74,219 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 70,304 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 70,304 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 65,228 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 65,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P536 YDV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P536 YDV, 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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P536 YDV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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