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P982 YHT

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,861 mi
Last recorded127,861 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 YHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 127,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2026 127,858 miles

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wing pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 126,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side front/off side rear/near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Near side/off side front/near side /off side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside shields /inner wheel arch covers/suspension arm covers fitted

underside side and suspension/brake components have been waxoild

Pass 22 Apr 2024 125,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 124,950 miles

underside vehicle been wax oiled and over brake pipes

Pass 13 Apr 2022 123,418 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 123,418 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,211 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 115,346 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 110,330 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,329 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 99,813 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing thin (3mm)

o/s front brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2016 96,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 95,967 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 92,690 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 92,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 92,165 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 92,132 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 91,903 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on outer edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,490 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 86,937 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 84,589 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 84,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,465 miles

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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P982 YHT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P982 YHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P982 YHT registered?

P982 YHT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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