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DK53 ERV

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,113 mi
Last recorded34,113 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 ERV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2018 34,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,048 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 33,880 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 30,451 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,101 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f suspension strut dust cover split

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,747 miles

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

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

o/s/f suspension protective bellow split at the bottom.

Fail 29 Aug 2013 29,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f suspension protective bellow split at the bottom.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,097 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 24,084 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,675 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 19,663 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advise SRS warning light on dash

Pass 12 Aug 2008 17,026 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 13,917 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,956 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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DK53 ERV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DK53 ERV, 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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What year was DK53 ERV registered?

DK53 ERV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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