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S234 JRM

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl

Green Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

55,015 mi
Last recorded55,015 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl94,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 JRM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 55,015 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 54,053 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 50,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,925 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,198 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 49,197 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,947 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 47,464 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 46,879 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 44,019 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 19 Jul 2006 40,513 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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S234 JRM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl in Green with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S234 JRM, 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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How do I check the history of S234 JRM?

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What year was S234 JRM registered?

S234 JRM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S234 JRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S234 JRM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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