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CL03 MSL

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,600 mi
Last recorded48,600 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 MSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 48,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 48,549 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 48,286 miles

offside front tyre cracking slightly

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2013 46,667 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,144 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2011 42,542 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,445 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,870 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,521 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2008 35,476 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2007 32,519 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 26,743 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CL03 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CL03 MSL, 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 CL03 MSL registered?

CL03 MSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is CL03 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL03 MSL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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