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P730 LPU

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,757 mi
Last recorded103,757 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 LPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 103,757 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 100,665 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 100,654 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 96,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak from steering pump area,

suspect has had a fuel leak recently, but was dry at time of test.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 92,854 miles

very slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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P730 LPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P730 LPU, 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 P730 LPU registered?

P730 LPU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P730 LPU safe to buy?

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