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P431 OKN

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,434 mi
Last recorded158,434 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 158,434 miles

High pressure power steering feed metal pipe excessivley corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing excessivley on outer edge. tyre size 255/45x18

Offside & Nearside rear tyre x 2 worn close to legal limit. Tyre side 255/454x18

Power steering box seeping fluid/oil.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 158,412 miles

Centre Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

High pressure power steering feed metal pipe excessivley corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing excessivley on outer edge. tyre size 255/45x18

Offside & Nearside rear tyre x 2 worn close to legal limit. Tyre side 255/454x18

Power steering box seeping fluid/oil.

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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P431 OKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P431 OKN, 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 P431 OKN registered?

P431 OKN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is P431 OKN safe to buy?

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