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AM53 DSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,375 mi
Last recorded180,375 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 DSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 180,375 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 142,297 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 142,297 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 105,535 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 41,467 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,817 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 27 Oct 2008 34,774 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 31,697 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,097 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 25,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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AM53 DSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM53 DSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM53 DSZ registered?

AM53 DSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is AM53 DSZ safe to buy?

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