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P81 RPU

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,000 mi
Last recorded134,000 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 RPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 134,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 131,441 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 131,441 miles

Battery leaking Old Battery worn. (4.13 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2021 131,100 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 130,957 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 130,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 130,265 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 130,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 130,165 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 131,222 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 131,222 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 128,684 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 128,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 118,666 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 111,023 miles
Pass 21 May 2006 105,081 miles

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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P81 RPU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P81 RPU, 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 P81 RPU registered?

P81 RPU is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P81 RPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P81 RPU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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