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W185 BKN

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 6000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,005 mi
Last recorded186,005 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 186,005 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner engine bay panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 186,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2019 183,470 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 177,381 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 177,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 172,145 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 172,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 167,284 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 167,284 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 161,100 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 6 May 2015 161,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 10 May 2014 156,131 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 11 May 2013
Fail 9 May 2013 148,897 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 141,092 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2011 136,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 130,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 127,470 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 120,487 miles

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges

o/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged

Pass 17 May 2006 117,261 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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W185 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 6,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 W185 BKN, 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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W185 BKN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 24 May 2000.

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