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2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,802 mi
Last recorded112,802 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration999 BAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 112,802 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Suspension leg balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 110,886 miles

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

Offside Front Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock strut mount ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 109,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock strut mount ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 107,413 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 107,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,935 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 104,930 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 101,024 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 101,024 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 156,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 96,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 89,852 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower ball joints (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,706 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both front lower (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,958 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 73,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,744 miles

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F spring control arm balljoint to strut

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,744 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in O/S/F spring control arm balljoint to strut

Pass 27 Mar 2012
Fail 21 Mar 2012 61,606 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 55,373 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 55,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,092 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 48,088 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,019 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 18,978 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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999 BAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 999 BAD, 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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999 BAD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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