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FY54 RXN

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

181,108 mi
Last recorded181,108 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 50073,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 RXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 181,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 181,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 173,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 166,560 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 160,000 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 153,776 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 144,333 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 138,136 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 138,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and dust cover worn (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 125,464 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 113,721 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 101,034 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,714 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 76,534 miles

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

front brake discs scored and worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 63,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,754 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 52,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,129 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,886 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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FY54 RXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,518 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 FY54 RXN, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY54 RXN registered?

FY54 RXN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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