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R235 GJO

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,048 mi
Last recorded122,048 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 GJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,048 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 114,592 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,401 miles

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

n/s/r brake hose slightly twisted

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2011 105,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2010 98,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 98,222 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 95,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Oct 2008 93,341 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 93,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 89,124 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 89,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Aug 2006 84,329 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 84,311 miles

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)

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)

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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R235 GJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R235 GJO, 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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R235 GJO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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