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P600 PCP

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,992 mi
Last recorded49,992 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP600 PCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 49,992 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 81,573 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,906 miles

Front brake pads starting to crumble

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 80,247 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 79,744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,727 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 77,943 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 77,082 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,325 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,185 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 75,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 71,918 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 68,814 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,667 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,047 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 51,541 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 47,948 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 44,266 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 39,442 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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P600 PCP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,145 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 P600 PCP, 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 30 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 P600 PCP registered?

P600 PCP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P600 PCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P600 PCP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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