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EK54 WWY

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,666 mi
Last recorded113,666 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 50073,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 WWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 113,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central rear exhaust mount missing

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both plus slightly different colours (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear exhaust silencer heatshields insecure

corrosion to ABC suspension pipes/components (front and rear)

corrosion to chassis at rear in various places but not excessive

corrosion to nearside and offside front jacking point areas (sill covers fitted so unable to fully inspect)

corrosion to rear upper central small pipe ? possibly fuel related, plus pipe insecure

drivers door mirror glass deteriorated plus tape applied to mirror assembly

rear exhaust joint cracked but no obvious leaks

right turn signal warning message and right indicator tell tale fast speed when operated but all lights working time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2025 112,729 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 112,728 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2024 111,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Top ball joint) Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Deteriorated glass and case secured by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 109,339 miles

abc light on

Pass 13 Jul 2021 107,856 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view some stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside mirror unit loose but still secure.

cover sills fitted (inspection)

Fail 18 Jun 2021 107,744 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of the 2 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front of the 2 joints (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component leaking pipe work (5.3.5 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ABC warning of fault on dash

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of the 2 joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake and suspension pipes are corroded

chips in windscreen

corrosion on and around jacking points

exhaust system/mounts corroded

front brake imbalance

off side front tyre worn to limits on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear floor corroding around suspension mounting areas

slight paly in both front wheel bearings

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

tyres are perishing

Pass 30 May 2019 103,402 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to floors and rear chassis rails,floors

corrosion to front jacking points

oil leak

strong advise , off side rear tyre is heavily cracked/perished

strong advise ,abc suspension hydraulic pipes are corroded

strong advise, brake pipes are corroded !!

strong advise, rear subframe bushes are worn to limits

suspension bushes and gaitors are perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2018 99,453 miles

Central Exhaust attachment bracket detached, Exhaust system still secure

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output Mirror repeater (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished inner edge

Oil leak Engine area

Rear Exhaust clamp cracked but still secure

Rear Fuel pipe slightly chafed Breather pipe (7.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 95,254 miles

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

gearbox exhaust bracket brokon but exhaust is sucure

Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

gearbox exhaust bracket brokon but exhaust is sucure

Pass 12 Mar 2016 92,337 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,897 miles

center exhaust clamp broken and corroded

offside front exhaust bracket broken

small chips to screen

wiper blades smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 87,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 82,927 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 82,924 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 76,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,251 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 53,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,859 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 37,425 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,644 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 28,642 miles

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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EK54 WWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,518 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 EK54 WWY, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK54 WWY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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