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2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,529 mi
Last recorded79,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 KEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 79,529 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,669 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,282 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 76,354 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 76,279 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2015 74,869 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 74,233 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 74,233 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 73,691 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 71,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,331 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 70,235 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 62,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 60,054 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 60,042 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Advise nsr washer inoprative in need of attention asap

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 9 Nov 2006 44,608 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 44,602 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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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9 KEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 9 KEN, 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 9 KEN registered?

9 KEN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is 9 KEN safe to buy?

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