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HK53 ZBW

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,854 mi
Last recorded77,854 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 ZBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 77,854 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Small cuts to both the front outer tyre walls

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,740 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 75,738 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 73,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cuts outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 69,815 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 65,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 63,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 62,207 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 66,205 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside mirror repeater cover broken

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 58,891 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 58,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 54,687 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 54,687 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,275 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 19 Dec 2015 46,786 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 42,328 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 38,451 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

Fail 30 Dec 2013 38,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 34,391 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,672 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 22,303 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 19,534 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 15,757 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 12,487 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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HK53 ZBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 75,880 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 HK53 ZBW, 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 HK53 ZBW registered?

HK53 ZBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is HK53 ZBW safe to buy?

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