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P557 KLS

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,454 mi
Last recorded141,454 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 KLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 141,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight corrosion by nearside front jacking point

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front slight corrosion by offside front jacking point

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 141,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 139,632 miles

Engine under tray wet with oil

Front fog lamps have water in them

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 139,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smeary on windscreen

Engine under tray wet with oil

Front fog lamps have water in them

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 138,071 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres worn to manufactures wear markers

slight play in steering idler

Pass 11 Aug 2014 134,464 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 131,810 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 128,615 miles

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint boot split

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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P557 KLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P557 KLS, 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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P557 KLS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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