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DY03 GVR

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,165 mi
Last recorded64,165 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 GVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,165 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 64,164 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front power steering pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 64,019 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential, nearside oil seal leaking. ADVISE REPAIR/REPLACEMENT SOON (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner wheel arches corroded. Inner wheel arch liners fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis rails and parts of floorpan corroding heavily around subframe mountings. Full undertrays and outer sill covers fitted making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Active suspension pipes heavily corroded/pitted in places. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 63,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 63,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 62,793 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes above diff corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,446 miles

Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened bottom moutning worn/slight play (2.4.G.1)

Manufacturers covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded/weakened. Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded/weakened. Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,281 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover and under trays also outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,640 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/brake pulling uneven

Pass 1 May 2013 48,918 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 48,918 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear b/pipes rusting

Pass 23 Apr 2012 45,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,200 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 39,048 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 38,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2008 35,484 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 27,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 21,417 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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DY03 GVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DY03 GVR, 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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DY03 GVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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