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R639 XBV

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Lpg 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,142 mi
Last recorded149,142 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 XBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 149,142 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 148,932 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 148,705 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 147,879 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 147,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 139,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 131,086 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 131,084 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 124,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 114,487 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 114,248 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 104,878 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear differential oil seals leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 100,747 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 100,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,742 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 98,599 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 94,967 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 94,941 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,121 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 91,355 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 87,995 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 83,969 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 78,327 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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R639 XBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R639 XBV, 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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R639 XBV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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