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P169 RBK

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,511 mi
Last recorded91,511 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 RBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 91,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 91,363 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 88,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 88,011 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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P169 RBK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P169 RBK, 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 P169 RBK registered?

P169 RBK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P169 RBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 RBK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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