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HX03 BDF

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,750 mi
Last recorded92,750 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 BDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 92,750 miles

Engine oil leak

Front pads worn low

Front shock absorbers corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Offside rear shock absorber damp

Rear suspension mounting areas corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2016 85,001 miles

Front tyres split on inside edge but not to cords

Noise on engine

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,996 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Front tyres split on inside edge but not to cords

Noise on engine

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 77,791 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Dec 2013 72,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 72,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2012 72,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,168 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 69,007 miles

bad oil leak

both rear tyres approx 2.5 - 3mm

front brake discs corroded score and worn

judder on front brakes

nearside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

slight dampness around offside reare shock absorber

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,894 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 54,894 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,334 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,745 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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HX03 BDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HX03 BDF, 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 HX03 BDF registered?

HX03 BDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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