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X397 JLU

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,503 mi
Last recorded98,503 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 98,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 98,474 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 93,618 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 93,360 miles

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

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

unable to check metal brake pipe to o/s/f flexi as coated in grease

Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,354 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded & worn

spare tyre soft

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,054 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 83,020 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2009 83,018 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brakes 20% imbalanced

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 74,468 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 62,502 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 52,306 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

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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X397 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X397 JLU, 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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What year was X397 JLU registered?

X397 JLU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X397 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X397 JLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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