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R755 WRN

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,404 mi
Last recorded102,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 WRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 102,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 97,342 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 96,684 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 96,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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R755 WRN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 98,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R755 WRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R755 WRN registered?

R755 WRN is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is R755 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 WRN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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