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P108 RYV

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,256 mi
Last recorded90,256 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 RYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,256 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 88,678 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 86,381 miles

oil leak

one of two horns n/w

Fail 26 Apr 2017 86,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

one of two horns n/w

Pass 12 Apr 2016 83,215 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 80,537 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 76,474 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,344 miles

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 68,248 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 65,382 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 64,049 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 58,377 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 52,894 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 52,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 45,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 43,203 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 43,199 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P108 RYV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P108 RYV, 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 P108 RYV registered?

P108 RYV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P108 RYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 RYV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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