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S1 ACP

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Purple Petrol 5973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,946 mi
Last recorded161,946 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS1 ACP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 161,946 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 161,613 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 160,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 157,817 miles

creak on rear suspension

Fail 28 Aug 2012 157,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

creak on rear suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2011 15,099 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 141,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 133,512 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 122,178 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 122,167 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 120,466 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 120,460 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking

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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S1 ACP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Purple with a 5,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,084 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 S1 ACP, 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 S1 ACP registered?

S1 ACP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S1 ACP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S1 ACP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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