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M123 REV

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 REV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 91,085 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 91,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 90,916 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,450 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 89,702 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 88,874 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 88,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 88,554 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 87,386 miles

n/s/f seat belt retracting back slowly

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,474 miles

Front slight corrosion to front chassis legs

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,037 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 75,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil shocker damp (2.7.3)

wear in both front rack arms

Fail 3 Jul 2015 74,303 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 74,303 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,556 miles

TYRES NEED AIR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2014 72,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

TYRES NEED AIR

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,645 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 67,006 miles

n/s/r mud flap loose rubbing tyre

Fail 18 Jun 2012 67,006 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r mud flap loose rubbing tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,031 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 59,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,907 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 53,206 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 53,206 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 50,462 miles

##### rear diff leaking oil #####

Pass 18 Apr 2006 46,779 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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M123 REV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M123 REV, 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 M123 REV registered?

M123 REV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M123 REV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M123 REV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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