1997 Mercedes CL 4.2L Petrol · WAF 901
1997 Mercedes CL (4.2L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 93,046 miles. MOT valid until 25/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CL
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,046 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4196cc
WAF 901 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 93,046 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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WAF 901 Mileage History
- 16/07/202693,046 mi
- 27/07/202693,046 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
WAF 901 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes Cl (WAF 901) between July 2026 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))”.