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N265 NGT

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,398 mi
Last recorded125,398 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 NGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 125,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 125,398 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 121,839 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 121,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 117,542 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 117,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 111,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 108,048 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 108,048 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 102,024 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 102,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre is on the leagal limit in places and wearing on the edge

slight damage to the ffront number plate

slight play in the offside front wheel seem's to be in the sterring, all ok at present moment

slight travel on the parking brake, may need adjustment soon.

sterring box has signs of dampness, not leaking at present moment

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,866 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 85,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N265 NGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N265 NGT, 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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What year was N265 NGT registered?

N265 NGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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