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EA04 KNS

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,157 mi
Last recorded149,157 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 KNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 149,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 149,005 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

both front top strut mounts have play and in poor condition

rear no plates dim

Pass 15 Jun 2021 148,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both ( nearside worse) (1.1.11 (c))

both front top strut mounts in poor condition

knock heard from steering linkages

rear number plate bulbs dim

Pass 27 May 2020 145,363 miles

both front top suspension mounts have play

knock from steering linkage, suspect inner rack joins

Pass 29 May 2019 142,926 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 142,788 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 140,899 miles

signs of coolant around front of car

Fail 1 May 2018 140,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 138,284 miles

play in both front top strut mounts

Fail 19 May 2017 138,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

play in both front top strut mounts

Pass 9 May 2016 135,595 miles

Coolant warning lamp on

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint strut joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint strut joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Engine cooling fan not fitted

Pass 6 May 2015 134,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 128,061 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 126,989 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 120,957 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 108,957 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,999 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 72,324 miles

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 28 Mar 2008 57,772 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,217 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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EA04 KNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 63,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EA04 KNS, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA04 KNS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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