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S990 GUF

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,880 mi
Last recorded113,880 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 GUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 113,880 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,259 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 111,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 110,477 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,365 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2021 107,704 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides lamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded ??? (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2019 106,212 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,450 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 104,450 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 100,282 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 98,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,958 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,054 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 88,795 miles

High level brake lamp not working.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 83,509 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 80,006 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 80,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear coil springs corroded

gearbox socket leaking oil

Pass 20 Jul 2009 76,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 72,253 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 67,518 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 63,942 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 63,942 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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S990 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S990 GUF, 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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What year was S990 GUF registered?

S990 GUF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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