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P541 UGU

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,555 mi
Last recorded154,555 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 UGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 154,555 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 153,976 miles

Oil/fluid leak in region of engine.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 May 2011 153,976 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil/fluid leak in region of engine.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 141,809 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 141,784 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 130,042 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 130,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 106,516 miles

Advise tread wear on o/s/f tyre.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 92,569 miles

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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P541 UGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 95,537 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 P541 UGU, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P541 UGU registered?

P541 UGU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 September 1996.

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