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P32 AWW

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,057 mi
Last recorded87,057 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 AWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 87,057 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 85,321 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 84,845 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 84,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 84,309 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded o/s&n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 84,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 83,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2019 83,624 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,644 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,616 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,967 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 77,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,087 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 74,442 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wheel bearing has slight play

both rear indicator light slight discolour

Pass 28 Mar 2012 72,381 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 69,260 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 59,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,403 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 59,400 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P32 AWW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P32 AWW, 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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What year was P32 AWW registered?

P32 AWW is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P32 AWW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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