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BT53 CEV

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,006 mi
Last recorded104,006 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 104,006 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 104,005 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Multi link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Press in (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 101,307 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,137 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 93,735 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front discs both sides lipped

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 87,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension strut unit damp

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn inner + outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly weeping fluid (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2018 87,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Shock absorber mounting point (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension strut unit damp

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn inner + outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened Slightly weeping fluid (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread worn inner edge

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 81,345 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 81,342 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 73,336 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,427 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,278 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,914 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,963 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,963 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 38,737 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 34,069 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 25,489 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,511 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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BT53 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT53 CEV, 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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BT53 CEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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