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R825 JGX

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,953 mi
Last recorded107,953 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 107,953 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 120,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 116,186 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front sub frame covered with underseal

rear sub frame covered with underseal

Pass 6 Mar 2013 107,719 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 107,719 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 106,510 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 98,602 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Fail 27 Apr 2011 98,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,254 miles

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

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

nearside steering lock stop worn

offside handbrake reading low

offside steering lock stop worn

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 81,643 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,774 miles

brake pipes (front to rear) beginning to corrode

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 68,557 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

exhaust system corroding slightly

n/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,355 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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R825 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R825 JGX, 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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R825 JGX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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