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XJI 1689

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,634 mi
Last recorded114,634 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl103,145 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 1689
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 114,634 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 114,633 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 109,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 109,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,181 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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XJI 1689 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XJI 1689, 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 XJI 1689 registered?

XJI 1689 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is XJI 1689 safe to buy?

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