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J500 MBE

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,866 mi
Last recorded118,866 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 118,866 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 117,591 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 116,442 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 116,442 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 106,649 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 96,841 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 83,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 73,512 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 73,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,942 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

nearside rear lower arm outer bush has slight lift

offside front shock absorber lower joint has play

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2009 50,203 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,287 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,982 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,523 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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J500 MBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 J500 MBE, 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 J500 MBE registered?

J500 MBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is J500 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J500 MBE 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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