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BF03 OWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 OWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 138,691 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 138,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both shock absorbers ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 121,429 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under seal applied (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 121,424 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,029 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 83,597 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 78,851 miles

O/S/F and N/S/R tyres are getting low on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,312 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 73,293 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

2 rear exhaust hangers snapped

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 61,313 miles

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

stone damage screen

Pass 4 Apr 2013 58,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 55,375 miles

Nearside Inner 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 6 Apr 2011 53,226 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,927 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,085 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,289 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 40,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,547 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre tread

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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BF03 OWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF03 OWZ, 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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BF03 OWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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