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BAZ 3553

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,233 mi
Last recorded98,233 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 3553
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2006 98,233 miles

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

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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BAZ 3553 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 95,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAZ 3553, 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 30 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 BAZ 3553 registered?

BAZ 3553 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is BAZ 3553 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 3553 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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