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A12 JJH

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JJH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 121,910 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 116,580 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,492 miles

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre, which is leaking air

Fail 2 Aug 2013 111,492 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nail in the nearside rear tyre, which is leaking air

Pass 31 Aug 2012 107,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 107,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 101,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 92,198 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,472 miles

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

nearside front tyre split

nearside rear tyre split

Fail 10 Jun 2009 90,462 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front s/a lower balljoints have play advise further investigation

Pass 20 May 2008 76,629 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2007 58,023 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 57,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 42,435 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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A12 JJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A12 JJH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 JJH registered?

A12 JJH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is A12 JJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 JJH shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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