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FB52 CKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

59,867 mi
Last recorded59,867 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB52 CKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 59,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 58,405 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 56,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 54,583 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 54,582 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,386 miles

Crankshaft pulley is distorted when rotating

Front wiper blades are starting to smear

Pass 19 Dec 2017 50,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 49,002 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 47,183 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 47,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,574 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 45,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,450 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 43,450 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,112 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 37,937 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 37,935 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 20 Jul 2010 34,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,700 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,228 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,843 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,380 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 26,938 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)

osf tyre worn close to limit on the inside

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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FB52 CKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FB52 CKJ, 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 FB52 CKJ registered?

FB52 CKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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