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R578 FGU

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,865 mi
Last recorded126,865 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 FGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 126,865 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 126,234 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 124,995 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 124,995 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front two worn on edges rear two close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,288 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 119,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 119,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,065 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 110,689 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Lower coil spring slightly misaligned

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 110,679 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front exhaust heat shields deteriorated

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,872 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,644 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 106,192 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 106,151 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 105,985 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 105,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 102,306 miles

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

unable to see inner nearside offside front brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,671 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

unable to see nearside offside inner rear brake pads

Pass 23 Feb 2008 99,142 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 98,180 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 96,889 miles

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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R578 FGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R578 FGU, 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 R578 FGU registered?

R578 FGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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