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P965 TGK

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,759 mi
Last recorded149,759 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP965 TGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 149,759 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 149,377 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 139,256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 120,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 106,450 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 106,247 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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P965 TGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P965 TGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P965 TGK registered?

P965 TGK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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