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R862 XSD

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Purple Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,355 mi
Last recorded78,355 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 XSD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 78,355 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 78,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres c+p (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring testable

whole underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,279 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,963 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 75,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 74,475 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 73,185 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 73,172 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,302 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 69,088 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corr front to rear

Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,778 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 62,000 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 29 Apr 2008 58,627 miles

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

rear diff seal leaking

Pass 2 May 2007 54,072 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 48,712 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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R862 XSD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Purple with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,084 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R862 XSD, 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 R862 XSD registered?

R862 XSD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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