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P953 HBD

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,488 mi
Last recorded148,488 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 HBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2016 148,488 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 145,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 142,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 139,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 135,542 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 132,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 132,014 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 127,752 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 122,701 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 122,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 117,298 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 117,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2006 107,321 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 107,321 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2005 97,286 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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P953 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P953 HBD, 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 P953 HBD registered?

P953 HBD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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