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V178 OGC

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Grey Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,060 mi
Last recorded32,060 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 OGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 32,060 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,706 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer B/J (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 31,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm outer B/J (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 30,042 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 27,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 27,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 27,330 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 27,330 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 25,623 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 24,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 22,900 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,826 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,171 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 15,829 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 10,144 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Jun 2006 7,128 miles

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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V178 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Grey with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V178 OGC, 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 V178 OGC registered?

V178 OGC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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