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R716 BLC

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,268 mi
Last recorded132,268 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 BLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,986cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 132,268 miles

exhust corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,543 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 129,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 127,942 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 127,537 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 126,503 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,606 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 123,606 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 120,882 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 120,518 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 120,441 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 120,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 115,403 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 115,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 97,781 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 91,653 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 84,561 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 84,561 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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R716 BLC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R716 BLC, 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 R716 BLC registered?

R716 BLC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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