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AY03 SOC

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,995 mi
Last recorded135,995 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SOC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 135,995 miles

front & rear spring rusting.

undertrays & engine cover fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2016 135,876 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing unable to check fuel cap, flap wont release. (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all road spring showing signs of rusting & weakness.

engine cover & undertray fitted

keep check on o/s/r chassis leg condition keep check on all flasher lamp colour

underside fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 135,824 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped REAR END OF REAR PIPES (3.6.B.1)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

KEEP CHECK ON ALL FLASHER LAMP COLOUR

KEEP CHECK ON O/S REARMOST CHASSIS LEG

SLIGHT BINDING TO N/S/R BRAKE

Pass 12 Mar 2014 135,430 miles

both front indicator bulbs discoloured

condensation to offside front headlight

corrosion to front and rear chassis

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to nearside front brake pipe

corrosion to offside rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear fuel lines

fuel cap seal cracking

insicurity to rear brake pipes

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

Pass 21 Jan 2013 132,992 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 132,992 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front to rear brake pipes and unions corroded

corrosion to chassis

rear brake pipes not clipped

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 129,766 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 129,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 128,270 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 124,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2009 124,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 118,408 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 118,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 113,836 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 100,017 miles

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

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

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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AY03 SOC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY03 SOC, 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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AY03 SOC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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