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P484 OHP

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,109 mi
Last recorded137,109 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 OHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 137,109 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 136,908 miles

All discs and pads are worn and deteriorated.

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 136,908 miles

All discs and pads are worn and deteriorated.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 119,837 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 119,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 109,590 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 97,531 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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P484 OHP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P484 OHP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P484 OHP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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