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P151 BFR

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Purple Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

174,546 mi
Last recorded174,546 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 BFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 174,546 miles

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)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 174,546 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 171,609 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Mar 2016 169,301 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 169,398 miles

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)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 166,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 166,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 152,157 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 152,157 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 156,978 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 156,978 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 150,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 145,378 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 141,137 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high stop light rear not working

Pass 25 Mar 2010 141,137 miles

high stop light rear not working

Pass 24 Mar 2009 130,053 miles

all metal brake pipes on limit

Fail 17 Mar 2009 129,835 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all metal brake pipes on limit

Pass 11 Feb 2008 116,397 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 107,906 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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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.

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