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R494 LPD

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,475 mi
Last recorded84,475 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 LPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,475 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

n/s parking brake not as efficient as o/s

o/s/r tyre tread low outer edge

rear registration plate not fully secure

stone damage front screen

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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R494 LPD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R494 LPD, 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 R494 LPD registered?

R494 LPD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R494 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R494 LPD shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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