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CL52 ENG

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,595 mi
Last recorded99,595 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL52 ENG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 99,595 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 99,317 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 23 Aug 2019 99,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected AIR SUSPENSION TOO LOW (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system BRAKE PIPE LEAKING (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,167 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,890 miles

N/S/F/ TYRE SIDE WALLS SLIGHTLY WORN

OIL LEAK

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2016 94,585 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 91,910 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 90,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,162 miles

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

front and rear discs worn

slight cut in osf tyre inner

Fail 15 Nov 2012 73,162 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,621 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 62,595 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,344 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 54,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,876 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 44,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 37,180 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,179 miles

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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CL52 ENG 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 77.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CL52 ENG, 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 CL52 ENG registered?

CL52 ENG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is CL52 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL52 ENG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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