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FP04 HZR

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

158,957 mi
Last recorded158,957 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP04 HZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 158,957 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe corroded.

Pass 23 Sep 2024 154,522 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 149,743 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 144,150 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 131,952 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 126,273 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,743 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 121,226 miles

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

There are signs of leaking from the power steering/suspension pump (but no fluid loss found at time of test)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 120,784 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both rear metal brake pipes are corroded

N/S/R tyre is on 1.6mm O/S/R tyre is on 2mm

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

There are signs of leaking from the power steering/suspension pump (but no fluid loss found at time of test)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 109,198 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,325 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,882 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 85,668 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 75,428 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,660 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 60,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 50,876 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 42,534 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,932 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?

Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
3,581
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
3,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,561
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 546
Brake pipe excessively corroded 485
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 308
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FP04 HZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 63,419 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP04 HZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FP04 HZR registered?

FP04 HZR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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