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BF53 JBX

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

171,278 mi
Last recorded171,278 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 171,278 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 163,346 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 163,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 156,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 147,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 140,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Lower shocker bearing/pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 134,337 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 128,978 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 122,043 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,278 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

floor panel trims fitted unable to carry out full inspection

sill trims fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Fail 21 Sep 2017 120,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

floor panel trims fitted unable to carry out full inspection

sill trims fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,124 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Sep 2016 118,097 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front wheel slightly damaged

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2015 116,779 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,482 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,649 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,649 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,980 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 81,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,518 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 73,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 63,491 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 52,636 miles

front windscreen damaged.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,388 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 38,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 JBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BF53 JBX, 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 BF53 JBX registered?

BF53 JBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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