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P749 MHL

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,163 mi
Last recorded109,163 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP749 MHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2012 109,163 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,075 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from diff

oil light on

rear floor corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

Fail 22 Mar 2010 106,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from diff

oil light on

rear floor corroded

rear subframe bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2008 102,691 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 94,547 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 85,258 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)

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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P749 MHL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P749 MHL, 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 P749 MHL registered?

P749 MHL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 10 April 1997.

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