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P703 DTN

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,420 mi
Last recorded139,420 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 DTN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2018 139,420 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings near suspension top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 8 May 2018 139,225 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 134,620 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 129,104 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 124,238 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 124,238 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 124,135 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 124,135 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,125 miles

auto box cooler pipe leaking

Fail 18 Mar 2013 121,125 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

auto box cooler pipe leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2012 117,978 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 117,978 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 114,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 114,638 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 110,364 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 110,364 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 106,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play in steering idler bush

Wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 2 Apr 2008 101,318 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 101,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 95,776 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 89,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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P703 DTN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P703 DTN, 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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P703 DTN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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