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R770 XSW

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

167,999 mi
Last recorded167,999 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 XSW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 167,999 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 167,922 miles

Nearside slight play on inner steering components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 167,805 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside slight play on inner steering components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 162,709 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 162,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 156,923 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 151,357 miles

Offside front seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 24 Mar 2014 151,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front seat belt slightly fraid

Pass 18 Mar 2013 145,973 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 145,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 140,751 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 135,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 131,452 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 121,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 116,062 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 116,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,339 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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R770 XSW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R770 XSW, 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 R770 XSW registered?

R770 XSW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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