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V12 JFG

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,220 mi
Last recorded109,220 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV12 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 109,220 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,455 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Serious oil leak engine/gearbox.

Fail 27 Aug 2009 98,300 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air bag light illuminated.

Serious oil leak engine/gearbox.

Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 75,966 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 71,198 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

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 JFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JFG, 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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What year was V12 JFG registered?

V12 JFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is V12 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 JFG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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