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R626 WAW

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,520 mi
Last recorded94,520 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,520 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both fronts (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,422 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,422 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,155 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,359 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 81,060 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 81,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 76,292 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 76,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,672 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 62,217 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 57,906 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 50,347 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 46,676 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 46,676 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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R626 WAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R626 WAW, 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 R626 WAW registered?

R626 WAW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R626 WAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 WAW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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