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R1 BCL

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

179,501 mi
Last recorded179,501 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 BCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 179,501 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 179,392 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 179,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt mk yellow (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central stop not working

Nearside Front shock weeping

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

brake pedal rubber worn and split

oil leak from engine

various chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,697 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 98,026 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,021 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 98,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,021 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 98,001 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 92,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 92,396 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 178,856 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 178,756 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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R1 BCL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R1 BCL, 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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What year was R1 BCL registered?

R1 BCL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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