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R988 LHT

1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,551 mi
Last recorded133,551 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 50099,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 LHT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 133,551 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly faded

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 133,551 miles

Nearside Front head lamp slightly faded

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 131,215 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 128,951 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 125,827 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 125,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 121,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 117,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 112,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 107,785 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 107,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 102,771 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 93,258 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 88,307 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 83,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,356 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,356 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 63,244 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 62,180 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,619 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 57,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 55,435 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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R988 LHT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 99,061 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R988 LHT, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R988 LHT registered?

R988 LHT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R988 LHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 LHT shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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