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R507 CLS

1998 Mercedes-benz 410

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 410129,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 CLS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model410
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 57,194 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

heavy corrosion & damage to complete exterior of body

Fail 30 Aug 2013 57,140 miles

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

Front Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury (6.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

heavy corrosion & damage to complete exterior of body

2nd fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 55,465 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 53,443 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,961 miles

Oil leak

Rear tail lifer corried and may fall off or break under load

accident damage n/s panels

night heater box corried and may fall off

Fail 13 Jul 2010 50,957 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear tail lifer corried and may fall off or break under load

night heater box corried and may fall off

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,706 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

slight damage to n/s of mini bus

Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,864 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,739 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,688 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 39,577 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2006 39,466 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 34,720 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 34,686 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 410?

Based on 5,983 MOT tests across 943 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
2,836
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 439
Headlamp aim too low 334
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 288
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 285
fog lamp not working 261
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R507 CLS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 410 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 129,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 410 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R507 CLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 410 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 410 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R507 CLS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 410, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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