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HO03 USE

2009 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5462cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,438 mi
Last recorded89,438 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl62,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHO03 USE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,462cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 89,438 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light built in mirror slightly dull in operation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,068 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275 x 35 x 20 both rear tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 64,866 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 64,689 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Feb 2021 64,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 64,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 61,486 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 61,486 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 61,248 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 61,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,252 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,894 miles

Offside Front Inner brake pad not in full contact with the disc.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Uneven wear. Tyre wearing to inner edge.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 54,791 miles

offside front disc corroded on inner edge

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,956 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 42,388 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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HO03 USE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,462cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 62,458 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 HO03 USE, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HO03 USE registered?

HO03 USE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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The MOT history for HO03 USE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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