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P587 SPU

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

111,389 mi
Last recorded111,389 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 SPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 111,389 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 111,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,359 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 111,354 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 109,843 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 109,840 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 107,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,262 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,318 miles

rusty pipework against n/s/f inner wheelarch

Pass 21 Nov 2016 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 92,892 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 90,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 90,084 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 86,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear service brake effort quite low

windscreen washers weak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 86,446 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear service brake effort quite low

windscreen washers weak

Pass 15 Jan 2013 83,435 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 80,484 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,886 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 74,779 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 74,765 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,493 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 71,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,946 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 61,992 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,643 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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P587 SPU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P587 SPU, 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 P587 SPU registered?

P587 SPU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P587 SPU safe to buy?

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