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V226 SWT

1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

70,797 mi
Last recorded70,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 50086,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 SWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2006 70,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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V226 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 86,070 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V226 SWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V226 SWT registered?

V226 SWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 23 November 1999.

Is V226 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V226 SWT shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V226 SWT have outstanding finance?

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