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B1 NTL

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 NTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 101,576 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 101,575 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

both front brake disks slightly worn

n/s/f windscreen wiper end split

Fail 27 Jul 2010 101,513 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 93,985 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight play to nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 18 Jul 2008 87,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,572 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 71,108 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 70,352 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Gear box leaking oil

N/S/F Shock absorber showing signs of starting to leak

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

O/S Door check stap insecure and noisey

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

Rear axle seal leaking

Wipers starting to stick when traveling across screen

Pass 27 Jun 2005 58,060 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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B1 NTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,145 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 B1 NTL, 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 30 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 B1 NTL registered?

B1 NTL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 6 September 1996.

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