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P998 MKR

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,559 mi
Last recorded155,559 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 MKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2011 155,559 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

brake fluid level down

driver seat-belt not reeling back fully but all slack taken out

front to nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

front to offside rear metal brake pipe corroded

high level stop light not fitted

nearside door mirror loose

noise from steering

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

oil/ fluid on steering box and offside front area

screen damaged in zone :A: but not in driver view of the road

start of corrosion to other areas

Pass 20 Oct 2010 148,522 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Fail 8 Oct 2010 148,521 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 15 Sep 2009 145,760 miles

LPG emissions test was done,due to the vechile running on LPG during the test

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 145,760 miles

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

LPG emissions test was done,due to the vechile running on LPG during the test

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 133,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2008 133,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 120,103 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 116,672 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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P998 MKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P998 MKR, 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 P998 MKR registered?

P998 MKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P998 MKR safe to buy?

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