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P784 PKJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,139 mi
Last recorded134,139 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP784 PKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 134,139 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 128,012 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 127,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front tyre is low on the inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 122,104 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 117,201 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)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 107,514 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 107,514 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 99,291 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 69,460 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 69,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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P784 PKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 95,537 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P784 PKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P784 PKJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 October 1996.

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