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R621 KKS

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,421 mi
Last recorded79,421 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 KKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 79,421 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2020 78,459 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 77,910 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both fuel lines correded

Pass 17 Oct 2017 75,291 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 74,003 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 71,588 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 71,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,510 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 70,510 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 65,673 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 64,196 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 64,196 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 63,279 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Advise:NS and OS Rear lower arms corroded but unable to check due to plastic covers.

Advise:OSF Inner wing (Behind Headlamp) Corroded to excess border line presribed area.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,408 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 62,408 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,176 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 59,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 57,985 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 57,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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R621 KKS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 98,685 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 Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R621 KKS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R621 KKS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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