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H13 AKJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

120,344 mi
Last recorded120,344 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH13 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,344 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 120,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 113,751 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 104,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,184 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 96,378 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 96,378 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 87,380 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 85,550 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 82,627 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 78,611 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 78,611 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 76,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 72,390 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 69,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 May 2013 69,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2012 66,073 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 63,309 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 61,055 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 57,336 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 54,613 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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H13 AKJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,200cc 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 H13 AKJ, 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 H13 AKJ registered?

H13 AKJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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The MOT history for H13 AKJ 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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