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P1 DFR

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

222,120 mi
Last recorded222,120 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 DFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 222,120 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 222,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 214,885 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroding

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2012 199,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner wing covers fitted obscuring testable items

offside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 9 Nov 2011 175,990 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 175,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 152,935 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 126,204 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 125,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,526 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 75,971 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 75,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,793 miles

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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P1 DFR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,084 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 P1 DFR, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P1 DFR registered?

P1 DFR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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