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R243 BBY

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,118 mi
Last recorded53,118 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 53,118 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 53,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 52,792 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,778 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed driver (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 31 Jan 2015 50,146 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 46,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 45,147 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,512 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,515 miles

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

advise wheel alignment

n/s/f tytre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has cut all around inner wall of tyre

oil leak under engine area

Fail 26 Jan 2011 37,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise wheel alignment

n/s/f tytre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre has cut all around inner wall of tyre

oil leak under engine area

Pass 25 Feb 2010 35,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear registration plate slightly dirty

front wipers smearing.

gearbox(no power on reverse)

oil leak from engine

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Fail 25 Feb 2010 35,031 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear registration plate slightly dirty

front wipers smearing.

gearbox(no power on reverse)

oil leak from engine

small cut on n/s/f tyre outer wall.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 33,397 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 30,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 27,830 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,800 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 25,598 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R243 BBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R243 BBY, 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 R243 BBY registered?

R243 BBY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R243 BBY safe to buy?

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