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P506 KJC

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,809 mi
Last recorded158,809 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 KJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 158,809 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 150,436 miles

small cuts to n/s/r outer side wall tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2009 150,428 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 143,996 miles

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

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

tyre outer edges are starting to wear

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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P506 KJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P506 KJC, 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 P506 KJC registered?

P506 KJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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