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P563 OAK

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,250 mi
Last recorded125,250 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 OAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,250 miles

rear plate delaminating

Fail 17 Jul 2009 125,250 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear plate delaminating

Fail 18 Mar 2009 120,010 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Mar 2009 120,010 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Apr 2008 101,304 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2008 101,304 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 95,349 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 86,974 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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P563 OAK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 P563 OAK, 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 29 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 P563 OAK registered?

P563 OAK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P563 OAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 OAK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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