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R940 LFE

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

110,636 mi
Last recorded110,636 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 110,636 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 109,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,424 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 107,639 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 106,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,386 miles

Central Silencer box outer skin peeling off

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 104,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Silencer box outer skin peeling off

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 100,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under o/s/f head lamp (wheel arch) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 99,772 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 99,333 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 98,771 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 95,806 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 91,346 miles

All 4 shock absorber casings corroded

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 86,145 miles

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

small stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,921 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,878 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 65,178 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 65,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 53,763 miles

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

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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R940 LFE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver 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 R940 LFE, 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 R940 LFE registered?

R940 LFE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R940 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 LFE 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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