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CX53 FFO

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 FFO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,553 miles

nsr/osr suspension pipes corroding

osf brake pipe corroding

slight play in nsf/osf wheel bearings & through steering

split in nsf ball joint gaiter

Pass 9 Apr 2024 79,434 miles

osf brake pipe corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings & through steering

split on nsf ball joint gaiter

Fail 9 Apr 2024 79,434 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

osf brake pipe corroding

slight play in front wheel bearings & through steering

split on nsf ball joint gaiter

Pass 15 Mar 2023 78,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 78,556 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nsf & osf (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on osf brake pipe

Pass 14 Dec 2021 75,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 75,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 70,819 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,425 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 68,425 miles

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 65,721 miles

Front Front brake discs have surface corrosion but passed the brake test

Nearside Front slight play in n/s/f steering track rod end

Rear rear steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,065 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 60,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 60,680 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 56,981 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Dec 2014 54,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 54,374 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,909 miles

lower front pivots for shock absorber slight play

Pass 3 Feb 2012 46,369 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 46,339 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,302 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 43,302 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,848 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 39,846 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 35,386 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,464 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 27,691 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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CX53 FFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 63,419 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 CX53 FFO, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CX53 FFO is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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