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S990 VGV

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,318 mi
Last recorded110,318 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 110,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 109,897 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,397 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 109,394 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 109,315 miles

Age related deterioration to suspension bushes

Emission erratic

General age related corrosion to rear chassis and components

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Uneven wear to front tyres and o/s wearing close to limits

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,805 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system joints and mounts

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

Corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

General corrosion to front subframe and components

N/s/r tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Some deterioration to all front suspension bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2015 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Corrosion to exhaust system joints and mounts

Corrosion to o/s/f steel brake pipe

Corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

Corrosion to rear subframe and components

General corrosion to front subframe and components

N/s/r tyre valve starting to deteriorate

Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Small stone chips to front windscreen

Some deterioration to all front suspension bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,483 miles

all tyres worn on edges

ball joint boots perished

corrosion to both front lower arms

corrosion to rear subframe and suspension units

stone chips to screen

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,951 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to limits

Corrosion to brake hose ferules

Corrosion to metal brake pipes (greased)

Corrosion to rear fuel pipes

Front antiroll bar link rubbers deteriorating

General corrosion to subframes and components

O/s/f seatbelt webbing fluffing

Plastic, liners, covers and trays preventing full examination

Service wear to front brake discs

Slight freeplay in lower suspension ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,965 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,344 miles

abs warning light came on and off doing brake roller test

Pass 16 Feb 2010 99,135 miles

Engine leaking oil quite bad

Pass 11 Feb 2009 97,117 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 93,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 88,594 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 84,182 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges.o/s/r lower control arm outer bush slightly worn.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 84,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges.

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 VGV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VGV, 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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S990 VGV is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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