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R43 GBB

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,398 mi
Last recorded56,398 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 GBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 56,398 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,964 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,973 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 48,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,337 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 41,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 39,494 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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R43 GBB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R43 GBB, 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 R43 GBB registered?

R43 GBB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R43 GBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 GBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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