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FB03 CZN

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 CZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 114,200 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 110,015 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 104,699 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 100,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 95,080 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,698 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 86,436 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,814 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 69,839 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 56,866 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres getting low

Pass 11 Apr 2012 56,866 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2011 49,489 miles

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

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

wipers juddering slightly

Fail 7 Apr 2011 49,477 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

o/s parking brake effort low.

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

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 43,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 37,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front discs getting close to service limit

slight play in lower balljoints strong advise on nearside

Pass 23 Apr 2008 31,216 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 31,216 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front number plate carrier damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2007 24,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,493 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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FB03 CZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB03 CZN, 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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FB03 CZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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