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GH54 CYM

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,503 mi
Last recorded94,503 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 50073,518 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH54 CYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2022 94,503 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 94,708 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured @1.07mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured @2.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 91,271 miles

Items removed from boot prior to test

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 91,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from boot prior to test

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 88,977 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 83,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 81,340 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,596 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 80,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 75,222 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,707 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 70,787 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,688 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 67,632 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 57,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 57,662 miles

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

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

both front disc scored

slight crack in mirror n/s

Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,678 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 48,678 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 39,179 miles

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

front tyres signs of wear

nearside rear tyre signs of wear

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,480 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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GH54 CYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GH54 CYM, 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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GH54 CYM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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