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E8 OJW

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,235 mi
Last recorded109,235 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 OJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 109,235 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,316 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 107,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2022 106,010 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 105,606 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 104,427 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 104,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer tyre has a cut but not exposing cords

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,733 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 97,713 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 95,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Shock absorber attachment (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Shock absorber attachment (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 93,337 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,314 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 86,943 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 86,943 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,644 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,564 miles

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

front brake dics inner faces in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

rear number plate is in poor condition

Pass 20 Jul 2009 67,114 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 67,076 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 53,769 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,808 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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E8 OJW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E8 OJW, 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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E8 OJW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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