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N600 MER

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,226 mi
Last recorded130,226 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN600 MER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 128,637 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 128,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both exhaust middle boxes noisey

brake piping corroding

front and rear crossmembers/suspension components corroding

front shocks weak

rear coil springs corroding

slight play in steering/wheel bearings

Pass 28 Sep 2009 125,507 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2008 119,468 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 110,703 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 104,587 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 97,574 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 97,564 miles

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

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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N600 MER is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 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 N600 MER, 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 29 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 N600 MER registered?

N600 MER is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is N600 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N600 MER shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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