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GM04 PFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

234,136 mi
Last recorded234,136 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 PFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 234,136 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 14 May 2011 232,793 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 232,786 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 231,793 miles

Coolant leak from engine bay

Offside side repeater lens broken

Slight play in steering rackon offside

Pass 8 Apr 2009 203,037 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 202,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 163,454 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 162,542 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

O/S SIDE REPETER LENS BROKEN

O/S/F FOG LAMP INOP

Pass 20 Apr 2007 117,916 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 117,916 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GM04 PFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GM04 PFU, 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 GM04 PFU registered?

GM04 PFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GM04 PFU safe to buy?

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