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GU03 VEF

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 VEF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 80,583 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2012 63,246 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 57,203 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 57,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2010 53,507 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 48,549 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 48,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn close to cord on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 42,867 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007

Offside front tyre is low around inner & outer edges

Fail 26 Jul 2007 35,216 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 21,560 miles

Front tyres are wearing around the outer edge

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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GU03 VEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GU03 VEF, 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 GU03 VEF registered?

GU03 VEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GU03 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU03 VEF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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