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VFZ 9055

1999 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

121,080 mi
Last recorded121,080 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl81,212 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFZ 9055
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 121,080 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 121,073 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 117,272 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 117,265 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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VFZ 9055 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 81,212 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 VFZ 9055, 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 27 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 VFZ 9055 registered?

VFZ 9055 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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