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E3 DAG

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

96,250 mi
Last recorded96,250 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 DAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,250 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 94,758 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension pipes corroded

play in o/s and n/s front strut tops

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2020 93,402 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,948 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 91,938 miles

Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,597 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 88,487 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

plastic engine covers under trays and sills fitted obscuring full inspection

slight oil leak

suspect 2x centre exhaust flange clamps missing but exhaust supported.

Fail 24 Mar 2017 88,487 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

plastic engine covers under trays and sills fitted obscuring full inspection

slight oil leak

suspect 2x centre exhaust flange clamps missing but exhaust supported.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 82,217 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 79,619 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 79,568 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 76,606 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 73,703 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,316 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 53,839 miles

Offside Front 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 19 Apr 2007 42,937 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 40,702 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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E3 DAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,880 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 E3 DAG, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E3 DAG registered?

E3 DAG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is E3 DAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 DAG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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