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N323 JLT

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,512 mi
Last recorded99,512 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 JLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,512 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 98,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 98,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 86,085 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,682 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 83,246 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 78,624 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,830 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 74,530 miles

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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N323 JLT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N323 JLT, 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 N323 JLT registered?

N323 JLT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 July 1996.

Is N323 JLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N323 JLT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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