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EJ52 NWN

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,893 mi
Last recorded124,893 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 NWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 124,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 124,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brakes should be checked and serviced.

Pass 14 Dec 2017 113,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 107,719 miles

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 100,139 miles

Both front lower suspension arms centre joints slight wear.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,692 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,674 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 79,909 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 72,539 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 72,538 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 67,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 59,847 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 53,374 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,071 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 48,017 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 27 Nov 2006 40,208 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 30,072 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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EJ52 NWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EJ52 NWN, 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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EJ52 NWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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