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JJI 3028

2000 Mercedes-benz Cls

Beige Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,683 mi
Last recorded146,683 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cls94,544 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 3028
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCls
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 146,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fuel pipes - badly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 224,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis has traces of fibre glass and underseal

n/s/f chassis corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 135,000 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 135,000 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,490 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2012 129,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2011 113,246 miles

grease on fuel pipes

Pass 23 Nov 2011 113,237 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 113,228 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 105,460 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 105,458 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 100,457 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 100,457 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 88,889 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 88,673 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,274 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cls?

Based on 421,126 MOT tests across 35,498 vehicles.

79.8%
Pass Rate
6,663
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
35,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,450
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,682
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2,819
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,595
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 2,284
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JJI 3028 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cls in Beige with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cls models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 94,544 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 Cls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,450 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JJI 3028, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cls typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JJI 3028 is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cls, first registered on 4 April 2000.

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