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V646 XNV

1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,008 mi
Last recorded124,008 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 50086,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV646 XNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 124,008 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 118,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 118,098 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 114,961 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 112,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 112,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside front tyre worn heavy inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2011 101,897 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 101,327 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 101,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 94,127 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 84,598 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 71,275 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 71,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 70,857 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 70,857 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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V646 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V646 XNV, 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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V646 XNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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