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CU03 OEZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,126 mi
Last recorded130,126 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 OEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 130,126 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,614 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 115,840 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 115,839 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure n/s + o/s (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 100,478 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 100,478 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint shocker ball joint at base of shocker (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint ball joint at base of shocker (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play x2 both sides (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint forward rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear exhaust hangers corroded/thin

covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 55,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,796 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 46,034 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,693 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 30,759 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 26,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,813 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 7,079 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,792 miles

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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CU03 OEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU03 OEZ, 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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CU03 OEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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