1996 Mercedes-Benz CL 4.2L Lpg · CLZ 420
1996 Mercedes-Benz CL (4.2L, lpg). First registered 20 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 81,591 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- LPG · 4.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CLZ 420 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/06/2025
- 81,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CLZ 420 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Cl (CLZ 420) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 64 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
CLZ 420 Mileage History
- 17/03/202280,575 mi
- 05/04/202280,584 mi+9 mi
- 11/04/202381,368 mi+784 mi
- 11/04/202381,368 mi
- 14/06/202581,591 mi+223 mi
Average of roughly 313 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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