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FV53 AYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,501 mi
Last recorded67,501 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,501 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2016 67,501 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,445 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2015 66,445 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 66,213 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 64,165 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,908 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,630 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,126 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 48,045 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 44,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 40,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FV53 AYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV53 AYZ, 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 FV53 AYZ registered?

FV53 AYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FV53 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 AYZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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