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P688 OAK

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,565 mi
Last recorded107,565 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 OAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 107,565 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)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 107,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,502 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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 104,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,103 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 96,069 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)

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,398 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2008 85,856 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,301 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 77,200 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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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P688 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P688 OAK, 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 P688 OAK registered?

P688 OAK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P688 OAK safe to buy?

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