MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ALL BRAKE PIPES corroded
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cut in n\s\f tyre wall BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord
drivers sedat belt o\s\f starting to slightly fray
front bumper damaged and has o\s\f bumper grill missing
n\s 1\4 panel damaged
n\s\f +o\s\f wing corroded
rear bumper damaged
rear panel damaged
rear windscreen has a sticker on it slightly obstructing drivers view
Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ALL BRAKE PIPES corroded
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
cut in n\s\f tyre wall BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord
drivers sedat belt o\s\f starting to slightly fray
front bumper damaged and has o\s\f bumper grill missing
n\s 1\4 panel damaged
n\s\f +o\s\f wing corroded
rear bumper damaged
rear panel damaged
rear windscreen has a sticker on it slightly obstructing drivers view
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
HANDBRAKE RESULTS JUST PASSED
N\S\F & O\S\F TYRE HAS DAMAGE ON WALL
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
O\S\F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
REAR BUMPER DAMAGED
REAR SCREEN HAS STICKER SLIGHTLY OBSTRUCTING VIEW
Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
SLIGHT PLAY IN O\S\F WHEEL BEARING
Oil leak
REAR BUMPER DAMAGED
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
HANDBRAKE RESULTS JUST PASSED
N\S\F & O\S\F TYRE HAS DAMAGE ON WALL
O\S\F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY
REAR SCREEN HAS STICKER SLIGHTLY OBSTRUCTING VIEW
Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
SLIGHT PLAY IN O\S\F WHEEL BEARING
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre has cracks in wall
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre has cracks in wall
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
centre stops in -op
o/s/r has cracks on inner wall
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
centre stops in -op
o/s/r has cracks on inner wall
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R977 KVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 98,685 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 R977 KVV, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R977 KVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 February 1998.
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