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P509 KBC

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,313 mi
Last recorded91,313 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 KBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2006 91,313 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2006 91,137 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 77,472 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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P509 KBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P509 KBC, 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 P509 KBC registered?

P509 KBC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P509 KBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 KBC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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