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7 APJ

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,424 mi
Last recorded104,424 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 APJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 104,424 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2024 104,424 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2023 104,329 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

rust holes to front wings

Fail 3 Jul 2023 104,329 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rust holes to front wings

Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,776 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 102,919 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 102,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,530 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 99,708 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 99,708 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both cats broken up inside

front wheel archs holed rusted

Pass 26 May 2017 97,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 96,140 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 91,198 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,988 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 85,988 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 May 2013 82,761 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 80,269 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 80,269 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 78,375 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 76,017 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 73,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2009 73,466 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 71,403 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 68,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 68,223 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 65,204 miles

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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7 APJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 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 7 APJ, 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 29 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 7 APJ registered?

7 APJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is 7 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 APJ shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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