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P876 GNV

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

66,513 mi
Last recorded66,513 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 GNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2026 66,513 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2025 64,073 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,072 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade poor

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 56,836 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 56,665 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front lower wishbones inner rear bushes perishing and slight play

Pass 12 Jun 2013 51,174 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 45,882 miles

Both front tyres outer edges are starting to crack.

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

Pass 31 May 2011 39,969 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,306 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 33,124 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 32,772 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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P876 GNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 P876 GNV, 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.

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What year was P876 GNV registered?

P876 GNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P876 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P876 GNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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