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BK03 DVZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,288 mi
Last recorded99,288 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 DVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 99,288 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 96,779 miles

N/S Front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 19 May 2017 96,776 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

N/S Front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 4 May 2016 89,747 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 84,560 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 83,335 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 83,334 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,467 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 70,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,576 miles

Both rear tyres getting close to legal limits.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 49,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,801 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,361 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 36,361 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 30,761 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 30,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,598 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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BK03 DVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BK03 DVZ, 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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What year was BK03 DVZ registered?

BK03 DVZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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