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P142 MLE

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

143,853 mi
Last recorded143,853 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 MLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 143,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

front prop shaft flexy joint starting to crack

Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,732 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 135,704 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 132,334 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,078 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 124,369 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 122,367 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 122,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 119,415 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 119,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 116,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak engine bay area

Pass 20 Oct 2015 112,615 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 109,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 101,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 98,779 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 98,772 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 95,464 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 95,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 93,400 miles

Rear Brake Disc's Corroded and worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 89,727 miles

Nearside idler arm bush worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 89,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside idler arm bush worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 85,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 78,637 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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P142 MLE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P142 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P142 MLE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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