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R46 KPG

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,015 mi
Last recorded136,015 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 KPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 136,015 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 135,509 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 134,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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)

Fail 5 May 2015 134,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 130,738 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 130,738 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 128,109 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 124,205 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 118,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 111,375 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 103,972 miles

nearside + offside front tyres worn outside edge

offside front seat belt starting to fluff

parking brake on last reserve of travel

Pass 11 Feb 2008 95,959 miles

slight play steering joints

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,782 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 78,024 miles

rear offside suspension arm bush slight play

Fail 3 Mar 2006 77,977 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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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R46 KPG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R46 KPG, 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 R46 KPG registered?

R46 KPG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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