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P123 KJF

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

133,447 mi
Last recorded133,447 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 KJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 133,447 miles

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

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

Oil leak

air leak on engine

Fail 29 Jul 2013 133,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air leak on engine

near side rear tyre low pressure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 133,275 miles

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

o.s. outer door handle sticking

o.s.f. break pipe coated in grease

Fail 30 Jul 2012 133,274 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o.s. outer door handle sticking

o.s.f. break pipe coated in grease

Pass 2 Aug 2011 127,654 miles

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

parking brake has travel

slight play in near side front wheel

off side front brake pipe coated in grease

Fail 26 Jul 2011 127,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake has travel

slight play in near side front wheel

Pass 11 May 2010 127,080 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 124,889 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 124,887 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 121,352 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 121,351 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 112,692 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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P123 KJF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P123 KJF, 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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P123 KJF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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