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P540 HRB

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,383 mi
Last recorded221,383 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 HRB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2011 221,383 miles

TYRE RUBBED ON OUTER EDGE O/S REAR

Fail 21 Jan 2011 221,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

TYRE RUBBED ON OUTER EDGE O/S REAR

Pass 12 Jan 2010 194,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 194,053 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 178,251 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 178,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 163,386 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 163,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 153,568 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT SCREEN TYPE NOT WORKING

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 135,553 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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P540 HRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P540 HRB, 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 P540 HRB registered?

P540 HRB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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