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P91 CLS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,532 mi
Last recorded123,532 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP91 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 123,532 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 112,944 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 112,227 miles

advise, rear belts not tested as not presented

Pass 3 Jul 2008
Fail 1 Jul 2008

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 96,420 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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P91 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P91 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P91 CLS registered?

P91 CLS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P91 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P91 CLS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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