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CLA 451C

1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello

Red Petrol 5474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

35,206 mi
Last recorded35,206 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello32,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLA 451C
MakeFerrari
Model550 Maranello
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,474cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 35,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 34,609 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 34,599 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 34,599 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 34,593 miles

park light stays illuminated

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,584 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 34,283 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 34,238 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,659 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,630 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,624 miles

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

front lower panel damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,346 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,932 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2007 27,932 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,164 miles

How Reliable is the Ferrari 550 Maranello?

Based on 2,630 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

90.7%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 16
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 13
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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CLA 451C is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello in Red with a 5,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.4% with a typical mileage of 32,705 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 Ferrari 550 Maranello fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CLA 451C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ferrari 550 Maranello typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ferrari 550 Maranello is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLA 451C registered?

CLA 451C is a 1998 Ferrari 550 Maranello, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is CLA 451C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLA 451C shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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