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CL52 GAR

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,255 mi
Last recorded85,255 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL52 GAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 85,255 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 85,255 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,649 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,521 miles

exhaust rearmost hanger broken off from exhaust. Exhaust still adequately secured.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 81,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 81,295 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 79,012 miles

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

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

n/b both front tyres perished cracking between tread

n/b n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 77,258 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 75,782 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,782 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 73,731 miles

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

central exhaust mounts rusted off

Pass 7 Mar 2011 73,731 miles

central exhaust mounts rusted off

Pass 8 Mar 2010 70,933 miles

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

nomber plates starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Feb 2010 70,933 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

number plates starting to delaminate

Pass 26 Jan 2009 69,173 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,974 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,399 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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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CL52 GAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CL52 GAR, 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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CL52 GAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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