CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF53 PZP

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,640 mi
Last recorded85,640 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 PZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 85,640 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 83,377 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 79,399 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 79,399 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded under boot floor (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,028 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 70,482 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 70,482 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 65,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wheels corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 58,952 miles

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

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 54,436 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smeary

Pass 6 Sep 2011 48,668 miles

Manufactors covers fitted

both front tyres wearing inner edge out slight wear on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2011 48,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Manufactors covers fitted

both front tyres wearing inner edge out slight wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Sep 2010 44,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all items not fully checked due to manufactures covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,945 miles

Front number plate cracked

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 3 Sep 2008 31,589 miles

front number plate cracked ,not affecting characters

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,856 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,856 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)

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 11 Sep 2006 18,357 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF53 PZP 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 77.8%.

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 AF53 PZP, 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

How do I check the history of AF53 PZP?

You can check the full history of AF53 PZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF53 PZP registered?

AF53 PZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AF53 PZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 PZP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 PZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF53 PZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.