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HY53 CTZ

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

109,871 mi
Last recorded109,871 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 109,871 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,655 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

n/s/r inner driveshaft gaiter split

slight play o/s and n/s/f tie bar bushes

Pass 21 Apr 2012 94,148 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2011 69,038 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 48,450 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 18 Apr 2009 36,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 26,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 21,684 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 20,204 miles

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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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HY53 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HY53 CTZ, 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 HY53 CTZ registered?

HY53 CTZ is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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