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CL03 GAV

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Lpg 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

123,828 mi
Last recorded123,828 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 123,828 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 122,704 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,118 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 2 Aug 2020 120,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Sep 2019 117,591 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 117,590 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 113,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 113,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 107,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 103,009 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,009 miles

Offside Front Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 99,294 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,822 miles

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

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

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

actice body control faulty

Pass 20 Jun 2013 83,182 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,661 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,446 miles
Fail 31 May 2010 68,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 57,673 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,673 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,123 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,894 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,168 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)

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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CL03 GAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CL03 GAV, 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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CL03 GAV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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