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R778 HNY

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

51,649 mi
Last recorded51,649 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 HNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,649 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 50,806 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 47,285 miles

cracks /damage to n/s front tyre.

possible intermittent abs fault.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 47,285 miles

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

cracks /damage to n/s front tyre.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 47,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,222 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2009 47,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front and rear number plates deteriorated slightly

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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R778 HNY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R778 HNY, 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 R778 HNY registered?

R778 HNY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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