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BJ04 VNP

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

88,798 mi
Last recorded88,798 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 50073,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VNP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 88,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 88,704 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 88,616 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 88,538 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 88,388 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 87,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 87,868 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 87,454 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 87,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 86,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 86,300 miles

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

Both centre rear exhaust mountings corroded & broken away

Central Exhaust joint flange cracked

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 85,383 miles

BOTH centre rear exhaust mounting brackets corroded & broken away

Centre exhaust joint flange cracked/split

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

Offside Front Brake disc inner face coroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 84,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 82,899 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake disc guard insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2014 82,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f brake disc guard insecure

n/s/f tyre pressure low

Pass 4 Oct 2013 81,405 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,337 miles

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,064 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,414 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 72,531 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 69,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,973 miles

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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BJ04 VNP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,518 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 BJ04 VNP, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ04 VNP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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