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BD53 TBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,721 mi
Last recorded134,721 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 134,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 133,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 128,005 miles

Slight lift in front suspension top mounts

Fail 3 Mar 2021 127,540 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Slight lift in front suspension top mounts

Pass 8 Apr 2020 122,322 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2020 122,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and wearing wavy (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and discs wearing wavy (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torsion arms have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2019 118,542 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and wearing wavy (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and discs wearing wavy (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front torsion arms have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2018 120,300 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 113,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 113,163 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2015 110,160 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 109,989 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsr tyre side w3all cut

rear prop shaft donut cracking

Pass 7 May 2014 105,033 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 May 2014 105,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 1 May 2013 100,781 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyer wear on inner tred

Fail 1 May 2013 100,781 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyer wear on inner tred

Pass 22 May 2012 95,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 85,423 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 75,464 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 60,665 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside front sidewall

Pass 1 May 2008 47,280 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 31,385 miles

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

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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BD53 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD53 TBZ, 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.

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BD53 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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