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P123 TGE

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,352 mi
Last recorded159,352 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 TGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 159,352 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 159,351 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 158,242 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 157,007 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake pipes heavlly greased unable to acess

Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,784 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 154,669 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 117,726 miles

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

Engine and differential both leaking oil.

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

Nearside front fog light lens broken.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2008 117,725 miles

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

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

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

Engine and differential both leaking oil.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly on their outer edges.

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

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

Nearside front fog light lens broken.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside front tyre is on the limit of wear now.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 79,992 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 79,986 miles

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

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

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 TGE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TGE, 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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P123 TGE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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