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P243 KJM

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,961 mi
Last recorded149,961 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 KJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 149,961 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 141,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,801 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 132,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 127,057 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 127,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 122,980 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 114,057 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 114,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 110,243 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 95,944 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 80,408 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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P243 KJM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P243 KJM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P243 KJM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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