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P3 EAA

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,568 mi
Last recorded86,568 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP3 EAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 86,568 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 86,553 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 86,553 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 85,145 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 85,145 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,726 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 80,849 miles

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

small tearin n/s/r outer tyre wall

Fail 22 Jan 2014 78,383 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,117 miles

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

small tear in n/s/r outer tyre wall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 76,800 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 75,644 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 75,636 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 74,669 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 74,669 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,816 miles

advise small split in o/s/r/ outer tyre wall

Pass 4 Jul 2007 64,645 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 64,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,893 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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P3 EAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P3 EAA, 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 P3 EAA registered?

P3 EAA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P3 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P3 EAA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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