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2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,473 mi
Last recorded122,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 CFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,473 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 114,106 miles

Engine under trays fitted preventing accurate inspection of power steering and suspension hydraulic systems

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance side repeater (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 106,529 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to excessive (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,278 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 91,357 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

offside rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak close to excessive

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,674 miles

front pads not seen

Pass 27 Jan 2012 82,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2011 71,279 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,519 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,275 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,740 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 49,731 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 54,922 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 41,883 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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FD03 CFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FD03 CFU, 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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FD03 CFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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