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R214 JVW

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,074 mi
Last recorded113,074 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 JVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 113,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 111,730 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 110,464 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,968 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 94,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 87,655 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2013 87,655 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,583 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 75,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 69,201 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 69,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 61,206 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 52,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,203 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 46,270 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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R214 JVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 98,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R214 JVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R214 JVW registered?

R214 JVW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R214 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 JVW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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