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E7 SKJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 SKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 98,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front lower across front floor (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded in areas not leaking exhaust gases

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 98,102 miles

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2018 93,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing outer and perishing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside brake hoses perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2017 91,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 86,785 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear road springs rusty

slight diff oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 81,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 77,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 77,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,856 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,132 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 61,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 18 May 2006 54,263 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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E7 SKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E7 SKJ, 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 E7 SKJ registered?

E7 SKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is E7 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 SKJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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