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HNZ 8376

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,646 mi
Last recorded125,646 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNZ 8376
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 125,646 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 125,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,576 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 125,184 miles

Pristiene show car

Pass 3 Jan 2021 124,068 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2021 124,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 123,368 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 122,012 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 112,186 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 108,538 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 104,004 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 104,004 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 97,675 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,619 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 92,619 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 85,276 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,750 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 68,452 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,452 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 4 Sep 2008 58,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,798 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 43,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,162 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 33,160 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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HNZ 8376 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HNZ 8376, 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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HNZ 8376 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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