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AJO 55Y

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,528 mi
Last recorded80,528 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 55Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,528 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 75,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 73,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,375 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 72,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system at joint (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 67,170 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Dec 2019 67,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 62,851 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside front pipe exhaust bracket broken

Oil leak, but not excessive sump washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 56,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 56,583 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 56,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,111 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 52,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 51,099 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 47,020 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs pitted on insiede

n/siede front tyre inner sidewall slit damaged

o/sied rear tyre cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,355 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 39,519 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,496 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

N/S/Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge.

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 24 Jul 2007 28,880 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 26,525 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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AJO 55Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJO 55Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJO 55Y is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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