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L4 VDC

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 135,251 miles

rear exhaust corroided

Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 130,051 miles

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 124,765 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2012 120,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 117,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 113,634 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,374 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 106,036 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing outer edges, o/s just meets criteria

Fail 1 Dec 2007 100,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing outer edges, o/s just meets criteria

Pass 26 Sep 2006 92,125 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 87,691 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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L4 VDC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L4 VDC, 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 L4 VDC registered?

L4 VDC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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