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BG03 YJK

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,527 mi
Last recorded69,527 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 69,527 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 64,672 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 64,149 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 61,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not operating

Offside Front Very slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2018 61,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Fog light not operating

Offside Front Very slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2017 54,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (almost to exposed cords) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 54,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder is void of tread (almost to exposed cords) (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,532 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 43,304 miles

offside mirror deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2014 38,693 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 38,693 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 36,963 miles

all four brake discs are corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 36,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all four brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

n/s front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

o/s front damper giator slightly deteriorated on mounting

Pass 18 Oct 2008 31,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 27,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,592 miles

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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BG03 YJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BG03 YJK, 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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What year was BG03 YJK registered?

BG03 YJK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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