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P946 FEP

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,044 mi
Last recorded145,044 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 FEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 145,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 145,008 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 144,098 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 139,568 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 138,104 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 136,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hole in headlight lens

Fail 29 Oct 2008 136,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

hole in headlight lens

Pass 3 Jul 2007 126,077 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 110,777 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 110,777 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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P946 FEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P946 FEP, 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 P946 FEP registered?

P946 FEP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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