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HF04 VLA

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,315 mi
Last recorded82,315 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,315 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin section on the outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 82,295 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin section on the outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,874 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 62,695 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 62,577 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 55,555 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 55,454 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 52,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 50,297 miles

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 14 Mar 2019 50,285 miles

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

maintance grease on brake pipes

manufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 49,958 miles

maintance grease on rear brake pipes

manufactures under trays and under trays

Pass 5 Jan 2018 49,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread depth 2.0mm - badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2017 44,977 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,415 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 36,241 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 36,218 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 34,416 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,233 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 29,190 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 24,427 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 24,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 20,090 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,426 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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HF04 VLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HF04 VLA, 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 HF04 VLA registered?

HF04 VLA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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