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R463 SGF

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,555 mi
Last recorded53,555 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 SGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 53,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,012 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 50,160 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 46,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 46,118 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 46,038 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 45,659 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,548 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 45,175 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 45,175 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 43,117 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 41,647 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,678 miles

1. Slight play in both front lower ball joints †2. Osf & nsf drop links have slight play †3. Nsf & Osf lower wishbones are corroded †4. Osr tyre is getting low on tread

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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R463 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R463 SGF, 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 R463 SGF registered?

R463 SGF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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