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R980 JDG

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,269 mi
Last recorded155,269 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl98,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 JDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 155,269 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 155,066 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 154,919 miles

Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide 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 Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 150,819 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 150,802 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 144,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake only just met requirments

under trays fitted

washer bottle leaking

Pass 17 Aug 2017 138,980 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak rear differential ()

under body corrosion rear

wipers noisy

Fail 16 Aug 2017 138,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak rear differential ()

under body corrosion rear

wipers noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2016 133,586 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

brake pad warning lamp flashes

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2016 133,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working outer lamp (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

brake pad warning lamp flashes

underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2015 127,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake just legal requiements

Pass 1 Oct 2014 114,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 108,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 101,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 101,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 98,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 92,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,365 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,514 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 78,698 miles

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

O/S/F mirror requires replacement due discolouration.

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 59,628 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R980 JDG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,211 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R980 JDG, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R980 JDG is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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