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JON 4C

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,869 mi
Last recorded128,869 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJON 4C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 128,869 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 126,506 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 126,506 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 115,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,726 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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JON 4C is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JON 4C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JON 4C registered?

JON 4C is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is JON 4C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JON 4C shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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