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D13 ANW

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

368,615 mi
Last recorded368,615 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 ANW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 368,615 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 98,261 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 98,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear chassis rust

offside front wheel arch rust

Pass 8 Jun 2006 87,204 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 87,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

3 small chips in windscreen but does not effect any criteria †

Offside headlight lense chipped and cracked but does not effect beam pattern

Rear diff leaking oil †

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front tyres wearing on edges †

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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D13 ANW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 D13 ANW, 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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D13 ANW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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