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P636 HMD

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 HMD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 149,386 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Surface Rust

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 148,696 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 147,050 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 140,873 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside+offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 139,434 miles

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 138,936 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,557 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 137,451 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 137,451 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 136,121 miles

Corrosion on metal fuel pipes.

O/S/F fog lamp not working.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Some brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 135,362 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 132,446 miles

Brake pipes greased.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight dam age to O/S/F tyre outer wall.

Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Slight dam age to O/S/F tyre outer wall.

Thorn in N/S/R tyre outer wall.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 129,952 miles

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Surface corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 128,540 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 128,540 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 120,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 113,387 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 109,441 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 109,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 103,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 98,608 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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P636 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P636 HMD, 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 P636 HMD registered?

P636 HMD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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