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R722 HVV

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

209,966 mi
Last recorded209,966 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 HVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 209,966 miles

Offside Front Inner arch slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2025 209,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Centre stop light not working

Fuel cap seal perishing

Offside Front Inner Arch corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2024 208,891 miles

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 207,945 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight movement

Pass 14 Jan 2022 206,970 miles

Rear rear exhaust correded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 206,284 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2020 206,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2019 201,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 197,996 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 193,217 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust system deterioated

Pass 30 Mar 2016 185,479 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 183,071 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deterioated

Pass 27 Mar 2014 179,083 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,807 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 115,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 175,230 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 175,230 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 162,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 145,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 126,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front anti-roll bar link bar lower rubber dust cover split

Pass 27 Nov 2006 113,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 96,593 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 9,579 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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R722 HVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol 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 R722 HVV, 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 R722 HVV registered?

R722 HVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R722 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 HVV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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