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P432 UFC

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

172,817 mi
Last recorded172,817 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP432 UFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 172,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 162,301 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 159,346 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 158,192 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 158,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 156,458 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 145,671 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 145,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 140,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,078 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 136,972 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 136,972 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 135,540 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 22 Apr 2009 128,383 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 117,256 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 117,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 116,247 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 115,624 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 114,816 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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P432 UFC is a 1996 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 84.2%.

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 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 P432 UFC, 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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P432 UFC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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