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N598 SVY

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 SVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,980cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 101,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,848 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 99,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 97,484 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,351 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

O/S/F fog lamp loose

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 97,350 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

O/S/F fog lamp loose

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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N598 SVY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N598 SVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N598 SVY registered?

N598 SVY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N598 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N598 SVY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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