MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
high stop light rear not working
high stop light rear not working
all metal brake pipes on limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
all metal brake pipes on limit
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?
Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P151 BFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Purple with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P151 BFR, 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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What year was P151 BFR registered?
P151 BFR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 June 1997.
Is P151 BFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P151 BFR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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