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R222 EKA

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

112,849 mi
Last recorded112,849 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR222 EKA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,849 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 112,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 112,674 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both rear top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 111,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 111,207 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 111,205 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 107,009 miles

Corosion on rear brake discs.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,006 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Corosion on rear brake discs.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 98,813 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to cordes

o/s rep light cracked lense

Fail 23 Sep 2014 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge close to cordes

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

o/s rep light cracked lense

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,522 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 wheels corroded.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 93,529 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 wheels corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2011 90,665 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 90,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,306 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on exhaust rear brackets

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

dampness around pas reservior

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

slight lip on rear brake discs

Fail 8 Dec 2010 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion on exhaust rear brackets

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

dampness around pas reservior

play in both front shocker lower ball joints

play in o/s steering rack inner joint

slight lip on rear brake discs

Pass 7 Dec 2009 82,168 miles

movement in o/s steeering rack

o/s/f shock absorber lower joint gaitor split

Pass 16 Dec 2008 78,672 miles

Damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall

Oil leak from engine and gearbox

Slight play offside steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2008 76,103 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light stone chipping windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2008 76,103 miles

light stone chipping windscreen

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,627 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 73,625 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2006 73,554 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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R222 EKA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,719 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R222 EKA, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R222 EKA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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