MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres wearing on outer shoulder & slifgt damage to n/s/f outer sidewall
both rear tyres worn close to limit
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both side rear tyres wearing close to limit
exhaust deteriated
floor mand chassis corroding
footbrake has a long travel
nearside front tyre has curb damage to sidewall
power steering pump noisy
rear diff leaking oil
some steering joints have slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroding
front no plate cracked
hi level brake light not working
nearside rear tyre side wall splitting
offside front shock has a oil leak
oil leak around steering box possibly a seal has started to fail
oil leak rear diff
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust corroding
hi level brake light not working
nearside rear tyre side wall splitting
oil leak around steering box possibly a seal has started to fail
oil leak rear diff
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear diff slght leak
rear diff slght leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
engine missfire
hi-level stop lamp not working
rear differential oil leak
unable to fully inspect underneath of vehicle due to covers fitted
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
o/s/f shock damp
oil leak diff area
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/f & o/s/f tyre sidewalls damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R123 JMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R123 JMV, 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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R123 JMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 9 April 1998.
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