MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,836 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both front brake pipes slight rusting at flexes
generall brake pipes white furring
near side dip beam aim on low limit
oil on powewr steering box
pin hole repaired in off side front indicator lens
power steering pipe badly rusted
slight free play at steering wheel
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake pipes slight rusting at flexes
generall brake pipes white furring
near side dip beam aim on low limit
oil on powewr steering box
pin hole repaired in off side front indicator lens
power steering pipe badly rusted
slight free play at steering wheel
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight corrosion to ALL brake pipes
slight play in nearside steering idler
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
slight corrosion to ALL brake pipes
slight play in nearside steering idler
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
both front indicators lenes slight condensation
brake pipe to off side front flex slight rusting
front to rear brake pipes slight white furring
slight rear brake inbalance
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front indicators lenes slight condensation
brake pipe to off side front flex slight rusting
front to rear brake pipes slight white furring
slight rear brake inbalance
both rear brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?
Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R944 SBL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R944 SBL, 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 R944 SBL registered?
R944 SBL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 23 September 1997.
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