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V12 WHL

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,789 mi
Last recorded113,789 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,789 miles

Exhaust pipe front flexi starting to break up

Pass 16 Feb 2024 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 111,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess top mount worn and become detached (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess top mount worn also detached (5.3.5 (b) (i))

fuel tank breather pipe split but still in place. image available

Pass 3 Dec 2021 110,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 104,758 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 98,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,078 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 91,310 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 89,919 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 89,916 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,790 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,183 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 WHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V12 WHL registered?

V12 WHL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V12 WHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V12 WHL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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