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V12 GKP

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,012 mi
Last recorded105,012 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 GKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 105,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All that are visible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 17 May 2024 105,012 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Slightly loose ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All that are visible (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Jun 2023 102,610 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2023 102,600 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S O/S also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 102,007 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 98,172 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 98,172 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Aug 2014 98,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 93,487 miles

o/s/f lower back arm slight play in bush

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 93,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/f lower back arm slight play in bush

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2012 89,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 87,515 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 87,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 73,076 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 67,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 67,100 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine misfire

engine oil leak

undertray fitted throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Nov 2007 63,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 58,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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V12 GKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,719 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V12 GKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V12 GKP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 25 July 2000.

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