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P32 PKL

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,010 mi
Last recorded125,010 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 125,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 118,517 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 110,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 110,027 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 103,761 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 103,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 96,790 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,790 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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P32 PKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P32 PKL, 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 PKL registered?

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

Is P32 PKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 PKL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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