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S161 CPC

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,929 mi
Last recorded112,929 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 CPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 110,148 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 106,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 103,300 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 103,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 99,474 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 95,950 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 91,911 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 88,872 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 87,066 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 82,515 miles

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

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 18 May 2010 82,515 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake fluid level low

centre rear brake light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,187 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CATALYST RATTLING

O/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL

PLAY IN N/S STEERING IDLER ARM

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,572 miles

CATALYST RATTLING

O/S MIRROR DISTORTING

Fail 9 Jan 2009 69,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

CATALYST RATTLING

O/S MIRROR DISTORTING

Pass 16 Jan 2008 59,016 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 38,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 38,299 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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S161 CPC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 S161 CPC, 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 S161 CPC registered?

S161 CPC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S161 CPC safe to buy?

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