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P819 FEJ

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,989 mi
Last recorded132,989 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 FEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

n/s/f cut

Fail 27 Jan 2009 132,989 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f cut

Pass 12 Dec 2007 129,179 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 129,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 126,361 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 126,298 miles

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

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

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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P819 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P819 FEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P819 FEJ registered?

P819 FEJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P819 FEJ safe to buy?

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