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R4 BRT

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,174 mi
Last recorded93,174 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 BRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,174 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing on outside edge

off side rear tyre wearing on outside edge

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 92,463 miles

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

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

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

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

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 May 2008 88,513 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low.....225/45/zr18

Pass 26 May 2007 80,062 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 68,940 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 68,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R4 BRT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R4 BRT, 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 R4 BRT registered?

R4 BRT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R4 BRT safe to buy?

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