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S139 GRP

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,999 mi
Last recorded177,999 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 GRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2012 177,999 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front to rear metal brake pipes are slightly corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2011 170,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 167,482 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 167,434 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 166,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 152,024 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge. n/s/r tyre low tread.

Pass 29 Nov 2007 131,489 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 131,445 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 107,229 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 92,196 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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S139 GRP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S139 GRP, 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 S139 GRP registered?

S139 GRP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S139 GRP safe to buy?

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