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S37 CDK

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

151,875 mi
Last recorded151,875 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 CDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 151,875 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 151,839 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point, sill, inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 150,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,260 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 145,605 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 145,600 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 145,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch X2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 143,825 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake hoses covered in underseal/gease

Fail 20 Oct 2021 143,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

all brake hoses covered in underseal/gease

Pass 20 Oct 2020 141,928 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 141,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 140,254 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 140,242 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 137,385 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 133,720 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 130,646 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 127,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 124,710 miles

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2014 124,692 miles

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

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2013 122,169 miles

exhaust has part of system slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 119,679 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 27 Feb 2012 119,401 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 119,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 114,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 110,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 110,553 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 105,437 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 99,454 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 90,648 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 90,648 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 78,326 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 78,326 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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S37 CDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 98,685 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S37 CDK, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S37 CDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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