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EO53 RYW

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,692 mi
Last recorded43,692 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 RYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 43,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 43,656 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 43,655 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,443 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 43,049 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 42,459 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 41,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 41,686 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 41,686 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 41,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 39,721 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 8 Feb 2012 38,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 38,246 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 17 Feb 2010 36,420 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,273 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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EO53 RYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EO53 RYW, 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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What year was EO53 RYW registered?

EO53 RYW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for EO53 RYW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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