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DE03 XVA

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,983 mi
Last recorded181,983 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 XVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 181,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 171,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 8 May 2012 143,331 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 143,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 14 May 2010 111,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 94,939 miles

offside rear tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 30 May 2007 59,784 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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DE03 XVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE03 XVA, 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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DE03 XVA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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