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BW03 CWU

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,298 mi
Last recorded99,298 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 CWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 99,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,294 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,202 miles

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 97,676 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,330 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 96,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 88,839 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 86,961 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 84,566 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 72,528 miles

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

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

offside front tyre thread perrished / cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2010 72,525 miles

Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both front / rear inner brake discs corroded / pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front tyre thread perrished / cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2009 66,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 61,477 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 61,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,143 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 42,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2006 41,628 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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BW03 CWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BW03 CWU, 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 BW03 CWU registered?

BW03 CWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is BW03 CWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 CWU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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