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R146 FWW

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Purple Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,134 mi
Last recorded123,134 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 FWW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 123,134 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2024 123,115 miles

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

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

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Sill kit/cover fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2023 120,292 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 116,965 miles

Nearside Outer tail lamp not working

Fail 24 Mar 2022 116,965 miles

Nearside Outer tail lamp not working

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 112,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 107,263 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 4 Jul 2017 104,160 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some under vehicle components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 103,367 miles

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

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

Plastic guards fitted obscuring some vehicle components

Fail 31 May 2016 103,361 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Plastic guards fitted obscuring some vehicle components

Pass 22 Jun 2015 103,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 101,041 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 101,036 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 98,973 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 94,812 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,685 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,835 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 84,767 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 84,767 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 81,243 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,588 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 68,349 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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R146 FWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Purple with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R146 FWW, 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 R146 FWW registered?

R146 FWW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R146 FWW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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