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P89 PKL

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Lpg 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,091 mi
Last recorded106,091 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP89 PKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 106,091 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,458 miles

Both rear axle/sub-frame bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Inspection of brake pads difficult

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 103,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear axle/sub-frame bushes deteriorated but no excessive movement

Inspection of brake pads difficult

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,983 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 91,423 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 91,234 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 91,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,518 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 85,832 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 81,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 81,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 75,535 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 72,512 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,475 miles

n/s/front tyre 3mm †o/s/front tyre wearing on edges

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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P89 PKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,200cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 P89 PKL, 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 P89 PKL registered?

P89 PKL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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