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BC03 FXH

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

208,860 mi
Last recorded208,860 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 208,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 208,860 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil (Engine) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 197,711 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 197,577 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 193,188 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 187,217 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 180,515 miles

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 1 Oct 2016 176,125 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 169,268 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 163,046 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 138,978 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 117,744 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 115,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Jul 2010 113,547 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 110,675 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 94,648 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,553 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 49,745 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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BC03 FXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BC03 FXH, 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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What year was BC03 FXH registered?

BC03 FXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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