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P406 DFP

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 119,381 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,785 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 115,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ rear tyre low

Fail 10 Oct 2013 115,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/ rear tyre low

Fail 14 Dec 2012 114,924 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wear on nearside front top ball joint

Pass 14 Dec 2012 114,924 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

wear on nearside front top ball joint

Pass 13 Dec 2011 113,340 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 109,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,549 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 104,577 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 11 Jul 2007 101,247 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 92,098 miles

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

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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P406 DFP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P406 DFP, 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 P406 DFP registered?

P406 DFP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P406 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P406 DFP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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