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V137 SBW

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,133 mi
Last recorded75,133 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 SBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 75,133 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 74,999 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,359 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 74,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 73,672 miles

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

windscreen washer fluid leak o/s/f

Fail 23 May 2012 73,670 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

windscreen washer fluid leak o/s/f

Pass 26 May 2011 70,276 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 70,276 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 May 2010 65,171 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s and o/s suspension upper attachment slight movement

Pass 2 May 2009 62,788 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 44,825 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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V137 SBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V137 SBW, 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 V137 SBW registered?

V137 SBW is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is V137 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V137 SBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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