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R445 UKM

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 UKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 99,553 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 98,690 miles

slight play in n/s steering idler arm

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,501 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 96,135 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 95,491 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,631 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 93,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 93,366 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,761 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,215 miles

Nearside Front anti-roll bar rubbing on coil spring

Fail 3 Sep 2015 88,209 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front anti-roll bar rubbing on coil spring

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,134 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 86,134 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,048 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,692 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 81,692 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 78,927 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,776 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 72,582 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 70,946 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 70,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,459 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 64,430 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 61,235 miles

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)

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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R445 UKM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R445 UKM, 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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R445 UKM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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