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BF53 BNY

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

182,105 mi
Last recorded182,105 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 BNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 182,105 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 180,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 179,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 177,774 miles

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

auxilary belt and guide wheel damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2022 176,042 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 174,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2020 173,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 171,618 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

n/s o/s rear slight corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 169,602 miles

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

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

n/s o/s rear slight corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2017 165,381 miles

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

hand brake just passed need further attenstion

Pass 12 Jul 2016 159,185 miles

engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 152,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 145,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 139,494 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 134,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 128,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 122,782 miles

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

cover under engine and floor covers

dampness to pas steering resvior

front inner discs worn and pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 118,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 115,420 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 102,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 102,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 83,305 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 83,305 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

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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BF53 BNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BF53 BNY, 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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BF53 BNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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