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R977 KVV

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,275 mi
Last recorded141,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 KVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 141,275 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in n\s\f tyre wall BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord

drivers sedat belt o\s\f starting to slightly fray

front bumper damaged and has o\s\f bumper grill missing

n\s 1\4 panel damaged

n\s\f +o\s\f wing corroded

rear bumper damaged

rear panel damaged

rear windscreen has a sticker on it slightly obstructing drivers view

Fail 20 Jun 2013 141,181 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

ALL BRAKE PIPES corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cut in n\s\f tyre wall BUT does not show any signs of ply or cord

drivers sedat belt o\s\f starting to slightly fray

front bumper damaged and has o\s\f bumper grill missing

n\s 1\4 panel damaged

n\s\f +o\s\f wing corroded

rear bumper damaged

rear panel damaged

rear windscreen has a sticker on it slightly obstructing drivers view

Fail 15 Jun 2012 137,775 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

HANDBRAKE RESULTS JUST PASSED

N\S\F & O\S\F TYRE HAS DAMAGE ON WALL

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O\S\F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

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

Oil leak

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

REAR SCREEN HAS STICKER SLIGHTLY OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O\S\F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Jun 2012 137,775 miles

Oil leak

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

HANDBRAKE RESULTS JUST PASSED

N\S\F & O\S\F TYRE HAS DAMAGE ON WALL

O\S\F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FRAY

REAR SCREEN HAS STICKER SLIGHTLY OBSTRUCTING VIEW

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O\S\F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 23 Jun 2011 134,181 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has cracks in wall

Fail 21 Jun 2011 134,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has cracks in wall

Pass 14 Jul 2010 130,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre stops in -op

o/s/r has cracks on inner wall

Fail 1 Jul 2010 130,735 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre stops in -op

o/s/r has cracks on inner wall

Pass 14 Jul 2009 128,042 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2009 128,042 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2008 125,795 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 125,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 121,624 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 117,889 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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R977 KVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 98,685 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R977 KVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R977 KVV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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