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P334 TMY

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,755 mi
Last recorded122,755 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 TMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 122,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 120,899 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 120,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 118,661 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front might need adjusting (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2019 117,066 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 115,773 miles

Nearside Front Age cracks to tyre tread line

Offside Front Age cracks to tyre tread line

Offside Rear Age cracks to tyre tread line

Pass 9 May 2017 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 113,792 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 112,081 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 110,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 109,869 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2012 107,551 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 14 Mar 2011 105,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 103,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 95,399 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 88,866 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,292 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear tyres wearing in centre

sill covers fitted

slight lip on front brake discs

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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P334 TMY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 P334 TMY, 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 P334 TMY registered?

P334 TMY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P334 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P334 TMY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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