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MCZ 7812

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,867 mi
Last recorded58,867 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 7812
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 58,867 miles

Nearside Exhaust centre pipe has partial separation of laminations

Offside Exhaust centre pipe has partial separation of laminations

Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,047 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,467 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 55,756 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,555 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 53,543 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 52,336 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 52,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2010 50,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,228 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 43,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 43,000 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 40,063 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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MCZ 7812 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 MCZ 7812, 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 MCZ 7812 registered?

MCZ 7812 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is MCZ 7812 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MCZ 7812 shows 13 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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