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BL03 WVF

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

137,086 mi
Last recorded137,086 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WVF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 137,086 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 133,158 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 133,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 132,980 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,219 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 127,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 127,503 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,618 miles

Nearside Rear spring cover damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside centre exhaust box heat sheild insecure

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 124,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Rear spring cover damaged

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside centre exhaust box heat sheild insecure

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,557 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 109,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 97,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 90,360 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 May 2011 80,335 miles

Automatic gearbox dip stick tube bung missing

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

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

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

Slight damage to gearbox rear mounting cross member

Wiper blades poor

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,108 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 80,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 73,357 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 73,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,611 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,420 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 57,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,129 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 37,191 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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BL03 WVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BL03 WVF, 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 BL03 WVF registered?

BL03 WVF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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