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V12 RBH

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,861 mi
Last recorded121,861 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2023 121,861 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill in Areas from Front Jacking Point to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill in Areas from Front Jacking Point to Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking Both (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By Exhaust Mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing All 4 Corroded & Pipe Work Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 121,813 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 120,618 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,154 miles

ABC warning message light on

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside indicator display flashing fast and warning on o/s indicator lamp fault

Oil leak ()

Rear Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

corrosion on o/s sill near jacking point

Fail 23 Oct 2017 120,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ABC warning message light on

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside indicator display flashing fast and warning on o/s indicator lamp fault

Oil leak ()

Rear Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

corrosion on o/s sill near jacking point

Pass 18 Oct 2016 119,636 miles

Age cracking on propshaft rear coupling

Corrosion on rear chassis

Corrosion on rear suspension pipes

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some corrosion on front outer sills

Some corrosion on shockers

Surface pitting on all brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2016 119,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Age cracking on propshaft rear coupling

Corrosion on rear chassis

Corrosion on rear suspension pipes

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Some corrosion on front outer sills

Some corrosion on shockers

Surface pitting on all brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2015 116,138 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 116,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 113,651 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 113,651 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 113,261 miles

SRS light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 113,260 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)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SRS light on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 111,735 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 111,735 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 107,703 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 102,294 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 102,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 94,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2007 89,104 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 72,034 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2006 71,718 miles

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

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

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

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 RBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 RBH, 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 RBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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