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M7 OCL

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,598 mi
Last recorded73,598 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 73,598 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 73,578 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,520 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 52,366 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 51,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,206 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,691 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,424 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 30,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,618 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 30,620 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 30,615 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,940 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 29,940 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 29,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,350 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,696 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 17 Oct 2005 25,101 miles

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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M7 OCL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 95,537 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 M7 OCL, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M7 OCL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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