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UUI 7478

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Lpg 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,745 mi
Last recorded120,745 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUI 7478
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,745 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 119,261 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 118,912 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 113,885 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 113,885 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 105,773 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall [within limits]

Fail 2 Oct 2007 105,773 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall [within limits]

Pass 31 May 2007 105,584 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall [within requirements]

Pass 30 Mar 2006 96,792 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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UUI 7478 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UUI 7478, 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 UUI 7478 registered?

UUI 7478 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is UUI 7478 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UUI 7478 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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