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905 AVK

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,113 mi
Last recorded113,113 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration905 AVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 113,113 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 113,064 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 113,064 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 111,725 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 111,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,299 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,358 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 109,311 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear rrear suspension arm mountings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 108,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 108,719 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 108,620 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 107,693 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 106,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 104,010 miles

Near side rear tyre has a cut on outer wall.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 102,803 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 102,790 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 100,517 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 100,517 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 95,212 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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905 AVK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,084 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 905 AVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 905 AVK registered?

905 AVK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is 905 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 905 AVK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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