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S629 JLJ

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,251 mi
Last recorded115,251 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 JLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,251 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 115,241 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 114,778 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 114,778 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 113,381 miles

Headlight wash/wipe not working

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 113,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad wear warning light on

Headlight wash/wipe not working

NSF fog light not working

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 110,507 miles

Headlamp wash/wipe not working

Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 110,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Headlamp wash/wipe not working

Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed on edge (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 108,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 108,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 106,852 miles

front number plate damaged

under vehicle dirty

vehicle has corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2014 98,839 miles

Front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

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

Suspension and brake pipes corroded but greased preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Jul 2014 98,832 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Front lower wishbone rear bushes worn

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)

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

Screw in offside front tyre

Suspension and brake pipes corroded but greased preventing full inspection

Transmission filler cap missing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 90,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 88,232 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 18 Feb 2011 72,245 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 63,199 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 53,845 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 53,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 51,948 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,495 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 47,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 47,594 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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S629 JLJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S629 JLJ, 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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S629 JLJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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