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N159 ACX

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,208 mi
Last recorded93,208 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 ACX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 93,208 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 91,970 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,382 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear both front to rear rigid brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket not secured but the rubber mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 87,398 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 83,074 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 83,002 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 82,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 82,893 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

1 of 2 o/s rear lamps inop

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres slightly perished

corrosion to all steering/brake/suspension components

front tyres wearing on inner edge slightly

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake on mininmum effort 16%

o/s front side repeater slightly loose

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,522 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 81,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

d/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,733 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 79,317 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,587 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 76,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 73,370 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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N159 ACX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N159 ACX, 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 N159 ACX registered?

N159 ACX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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