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W171 DCS

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 DCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 85,036 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF -corrosion OSF covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front top mount slight play NSF and OSF

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged nick in hose (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSR and OSR (4.4.3 (a))

accelerator pedal loose

general corrosion - underside

Fail 24 Nov 2025 85,033 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda too high - both banks (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive both banks (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower centre arm (with shock) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting just before arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF corrosion OSF covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front shock top mount slight play NSF and OSF

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged nick in rubber (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear purge cannister pipe snapped/corroded

accelerator pedal loose

general corrosion- underside

smoking from under bonnet when revs increased

Pass 29 Dec 2023 84,424 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,449 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,926 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,520 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,520 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 79,197 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 77,394 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush In outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 77,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Along floor at sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear connect to strut (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Along floor at sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded At rear of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush at hub (2.4.G.2)

Noise from n/s/r brake shoes inside brake disc

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Nov 2016 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded at jacking point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded at rear (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 1 Oct 2015 71,336 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 66,997 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 63,412 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,216 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2011 59,560 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2010 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2010 56,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 53,120 miles

slight oil leak from engine or gearbox

Pass 30 May 2008 48,633 miles

N/S/R TYRE HAS CUT ON OUTER WALL (NOT THROUGH TO CANVAS)

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)

Pass 5 May 2008 48,302 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2007 43,076 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,592 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 37,590 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

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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W171 DCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W171 DCS, 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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W171 DCS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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