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W393 SAV

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,655 mi
Last recorded43,655 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 50087,159 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 43,655 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 43,612 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a b s light on (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm splits in treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm splits in treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 43,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 42,272 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 18 May 2016 41,356 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside and outside edges

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Rear diff slight oil leak

Fail 22 May 2015 40,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Gearbox pilot bush seal leaking

Minor oil weap from differential back plate

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2015 40,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Gearbox pilot bush seal leaking

Minor oil weap from differential back plate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 38,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 37,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wipers smearing

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 36,803 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 26 May 2011 35,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 34,237 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,283 miles

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

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 22 May 2008 32,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,743 miles

plastic sill and floor coverings and engine undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 9 May 2006 62,994 miles

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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W393 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 87,159 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W393 SAV, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W393 SAV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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