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R696 BAY

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,592 mi
Last recorded119,592 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 BAY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 119,592 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 118,347 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 117,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 116,209 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,046 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 110,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 110,020 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 110,018 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 109,380 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 108,588 miles

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

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

metal brake pipe rusty

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2016 107,321 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 106,241 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 16 Aug 2013 102,540 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2012 100,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 97,319 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 94,533 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 92,092 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 88,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 88,311 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 84,981 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 81,793 miles

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

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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R696 BAY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R696 BAY, 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 R696 BAY registered?

R696 BAY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R696 BAY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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