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P352 BAP

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

68,433 mi
Last recorded68,433 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 BAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 68,433 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 68,156 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 67,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,901 miles

Central Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,406 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 66,406 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,280 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 64,126 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2017 63,116 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 63,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 61,657 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Mar 2015 59,019 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has cut on sidewall but cords not visible

Fail 5 Mar 2014 58,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 58,376 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 55,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 55,220 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 53,015 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,331 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres walls perished

Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s rear tyres walls perished

Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,182 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,432 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 39,055 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Fail 14 Feb 2007 39,055 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake discs all round have surface corrosion.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 39,384 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Tappet noise from engine

offside head lamp wiper inoperative ( advise)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 39,384 miles

Tappet noise from engine

offside head lamp wiper inoperative ( advise)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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P352 BAP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P352 BAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P352 BAP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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