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P62 LBY

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,721 mi
Last recorded76,721 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP62 LBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 76,721 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 76,277 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 75,915 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,357 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 74,692 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 73,740 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 73,740 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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P62 LBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P62 LBY, 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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How do I check the history of P62 LBY?

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What year was P62 LBY registered?

P62 LBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P62 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P62 LBY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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