MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,865 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to see inner nearside offside front brake pads
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
unable to see nearside offside inner rear brake pads
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?
Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R578 FGU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 24 April 1998.
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