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R93 DWL

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,363 mi
Last recorded128,363 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 DWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 128,363 miles

Central brake lamp inop

Central exhaust deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,004 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2023 127,997 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 126,114 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,514 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,910 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 119,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 113,090 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 107,208 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 98,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 92,415 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 92,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 86,444 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 83,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 80,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 76,128 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 73,496 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 71,583 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 67,133 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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R93 DWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R93 DWL, 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 R93 DWL registered?

R93 DWL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R93 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 DWL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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