CarVerify

Free Car Check

P802 LJB

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,726 mi
Last recorded101,726 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 LJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 101,726 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch near jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,921 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 96,337 miles

Both windscreen wiper blade rubbers spilt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 91,485 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 91,485 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 84,908 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 82,674 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 79,435 miles

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

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

fuel staining around fuel pump

oil leaking from rear differential

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 28 May 2010 76,701 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 18 May 2009 72,751 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

nearside windscreen wiper deteriorating

oil leaking from rear differtential

Pass 23 May 2008 70,339 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leaking from rear differential

Pass 25 May 2007 65,518 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread area

offside front tyre worn on outer tread. on tread depth limit

offside rear tyre on tread depth limit

oil leaking from rear axle/differential

Pass 22 May 2006 57,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P802 LJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P802 LJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P802 LJB?

You can check the full history of P802 LJB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P802 LJB registered?

P802 LJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P802 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 LJB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P802 LJB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P802 LJB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.