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S282 VBC

1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

74,803 mi
Last recorded74,803 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 50098,685 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 74,803 miles

Front subframe showing surface corrosion

Nearside Front Lower fog light showing damage

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower fog light showing damage

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre treads (5.2.3 (e))

Rear subframe showing surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2021 66,350 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 66,285 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 65,058 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 63,849 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 62,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 61,226 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 59,616 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre scrubbing edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 57,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 55,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 53,376 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 50,308 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 47,938 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 45,862 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 43,914 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 41,012 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,925 miles

front brake balance close to limit

nearside rear tyre under inflated

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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S282 VBC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S282 VBC, 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 S282 VBC registered?

S282 VBC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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