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P635 TBD

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,884 mi
Last recorded107,884 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 TBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2010 107,884 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion present underside including metal brake pipes.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Nearside headlamp at lowest end of adjustment.

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 107,884 miles

Corrosion present underside including metal brake pipes.

Front number plate deteriorating.

Nearside headlamp at lowest end of adjustment.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 100,136 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN LESS THAN 40MM

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETIORATING

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Fail 30 Sep 2009 100,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN LESS THAN 40MM

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETIORATING

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Pass 23 Oct 2008 96,310 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 76,748 miles

Front bumper insecure

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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P635 TBD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P635 TBD, 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 P635 TBD registered?

P635 TBD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P635 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P635 TBD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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