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P71 PYD

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

White Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,293 mi
Last recorded77,293 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP71 PYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 77,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2012 77,266 miles

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,339 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,044 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 66,615 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 60,300 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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P71 PYD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in White with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P71 PYD, 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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What year was P71 PYD registered?

P71 PYD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P71 PYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P71 PYD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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