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R944 SBL

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 SBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 132,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 132,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2011 132,765 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 132,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 132,694 miles

slight corrosion to ALL brake pipes

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2009 132,608 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 132,604 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 132,594 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 129,910 miles

both rear brake discs pitted

Pass 5 May 2006 129,181 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 128,066 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 128,066 miles

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.

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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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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R944 SBL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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