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FRG 997

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,764 mi
Last recorded71,764 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRG 997
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 71,764 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 71,734 miles

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2021 71,733 miles

both front brake discs pitted/rusty

both rear brake discs pitted/rusty

signs of fuel leak from fuel tank and fuel component above rear section of offside exhaust tail pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,535 miles

rear shock absorbers boots split

Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,249 miles

Nearside Front steering rack has slight wear in it

all brake discs poor rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,711 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 69,499 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 69,498 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2012 69,420 miles

advise slight play in front wheel bearings

advise slight wear rear discs

strong advise active body control light on

strong advise front pads low

strong advise slight play in front bottom ball joints

Pass 28 May 2011 68,309 miles

advise front discs getting corroded on the inner edge pads only slightly worn

advise very slight play front bottom ball joints and wheel bearings

Pass 24 May 2010 67,587 miles

advise front screen chipped edge of zone a

Pass 15 Apr 2009 63,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,196 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

gearbox oil pan leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2008 54,989 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)

advise front tyres wearing on inner edge

gerabox sump pan loosing oil

Pass 2 Mar 2007 41,783 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 30,046 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly faded

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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FRG 997 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,880 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 FRG 997, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FRG 997 registered?

FRG 997 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is FRG 997 safe to buy?

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