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W296 XGP

2000 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5786cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,487 mi
Last recorded51,487 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl79,719 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 XGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,786cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 51,487 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 33,062 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 33,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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W296 XGP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,786cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 79,719 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 W296 XGP, 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 26 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 W296 XGP registered?

W296 XGP is a 2000 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W296 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 XGP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W296 XGP have outstanding finance?

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