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R303 BMV

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,173 mi
Last recorded106,173 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 BMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 106,173 miles

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

Central stop not working

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sidelight not working

all suspension bushes deteriorated

corrosion on body work

fuel pipes corroded

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Nov 2018 106,173 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central stop not working

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear sidelight not working

all suspension bushes deteriorated

corrosion on body work

fuel pipes corroded

plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Dec 2017 94,634 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 94,499 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,686 miles

1x n/s rear lamp innop 1 of 2

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2016 91,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

1x n/s rear lamp innop 1 of 2

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake warning lamp on

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nsf washer jet inop. osf washer jet still provides sufficient liquid

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,748 miles

Centre Additional Brake Lamp No Function

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 81,734 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Additional Brake Lamp No Function

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 80,090 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 77,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 76,599 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

slight play idler

Pass 15 Dec 2010 69,825 miles

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

Offside Front 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 17 Dec 2009 62,375 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Fail 16 Dec 2009 62,375 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 55,418 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 55,418 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,989 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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R303 BMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R303 BMV, 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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R303 BMV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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