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GX04 ABN

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,969 mi
Last recorded158,969 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 ABN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 158,969 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 149,420 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 137,175 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,435 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise rear prop coupling split

Fail 13 Apr 2015 105,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advice rear prop coupling split

Pass 30 Apr 2014 103,163 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 103,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 101,146 miles

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

both rear suspension struts dust covers deteriorated and split

Fail 5 Apr 2013 101,141 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

both rear suspension struts dust covers deteriorated and split

Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,541 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 96,263 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,375 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 84,832 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2007 71,347 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 68,569 miles

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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GX04 ABN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GX04 ABN, 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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GX04 ABN is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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