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FD53 BNE

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,230 mi
Last recorded84,230 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 84,230 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 79,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 79,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 76,939 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,560 miles

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

damage to outer sidewall o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,666 miles

Corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Small cut in sidewall on O/S/R tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 63,252 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear to both front tyres

Fail 12 Sep 2011 63,252 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2010 55,124 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,713 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,429 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,081 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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FD53 BNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FD53 BNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 BNE registered?

FD53 BNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FD53 BNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD53 BNE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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