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R417 HFR

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,547 mi
Last recorded106,547 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 HFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Aug 2018 106,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 106,519 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 106,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 104,471 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 104,379 miles

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

advise front tyres tread cracking & perishing

advise front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise nearside rear tyre tread cracking & perishing

advise offside rear wheel slight bind

advise steering box slight leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,198 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2009 103,685 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2008 102,357 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 100,391 miles

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded not considered excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2006 94,519 miles

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2005 79,245 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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R417 HFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 R417 HFR, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R417 HFR registered?

R417 HFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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