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P411 YDW

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Brown Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,008 mi
Last recorded97,008 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP411 YDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 97,008 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 97,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

all brake pipes have slight corrision

engine fault on

heat guard on exhaust pipes corroding

oil leak engine

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,203 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 94,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 90,915 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 85,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2008 85,579 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 79,127 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 79,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,621 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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P411 YDW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Brown with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P411 YDW, 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 P411 YDW registered?

P411 YDW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P411 YDW safe to buy?

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