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CK04 TBZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 50073,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 TBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 128,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 127,695 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 127,680 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. not working (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective both sides (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 126,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Metal fuel tank vent pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play shock absorber mount ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust joint collar broken

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Various suspension pipes and ferrules corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 125,644 miles

Both front top shock absorber mounts have movement when jacked but ok with weight on.

Both rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded (metal pipes and ferrules)

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Metal fuel tank vent pipe corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust joint collar broken

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 125,641 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub to rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn shock absorber to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front top shock absorber mounts have movement when jacked but ok with weight on.

Both rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded (metal pipes and ferrules)

Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Metal fuel tank vent pipe corroded.

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fail (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic suspension pipe corroded

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play shock absorber to suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust joint collar broken

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 109,078 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 109,078 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 101,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 99,563 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 96,962 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 93,978 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 93,965 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Near side front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 93,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,142 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 72,815 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 61,797 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 52,601 miles

N/s/r tyre worn to limit

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,510 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,077 miles

Bonnet safety catch seized

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,557 miles

both front tyres on 2.5 mm. = new soon

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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CK04 TBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 CK04 TBZ, 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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CK04 TBZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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