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P21 RNE

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,136 mi
Last recorded183,136 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 RNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 183,136 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 183,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 165,310 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 165,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2008 162,257 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 162,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 142,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2007 142,281 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 138,252 miles

advise n/s/f and o/s/f wheel bearing slight play.

advise small chip in o/s/f headlamp.

Pass 20 Feb 2006 136,757 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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P21 RNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,145 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 P21 RNE, 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 30 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 P21 RNE registered?

P21 RNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P21 RNE safe to buy?

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