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R616 VVU

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

53,687 mi
Last recorded53,687 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 VVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 53,687 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,549 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 53,368 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 53,177 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 50,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

slight play on front wheel bearings

Fail 20 Dec 2016 50,812 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/45zr18 99w (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

seat belt plastic triangle damage

slight play on front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2015 50,446 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2015 50,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front wiper metal not fitted properlly

offside rear coil spring corroding away

Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,991 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,991 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,405 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 49,405 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,847 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 48,847 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,795 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,795 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,211 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,844 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 43,657 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 43,657 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,010 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 39,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 39,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R616 VVU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R616 VVU, 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 R616 VVU registered?

R616 VVU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R616 VVU shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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