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18 YBR

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 YBR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 87,020 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 86,983 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 86,953 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 86,948 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 86,416 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 86,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,136 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 83,797 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 82,767 miles

both front tyres are slightly perishing on the treads

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2015 81,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2014 80,588 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,437 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 74,851 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 74,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs seriously corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2010 67,997 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 67,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 58,131 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 46,085 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 46,085 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,742 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,061 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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18 YBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,880 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 18 YBR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 18 YBR registered?

18 YBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is 18 YBR safe to buy?

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