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J600 APG

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,065 mi
Last recorded83,065 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 APG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 83,065 miles

Undertrays fitted, unable too fully assess underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Apr 2024 83,065 miles

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

Undertrays fitted, unable too fully assess underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,045 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 73,840 miles

Fluid suspension pipes corroded near side

Pass 17 Nov 2020 72,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

FLUID SUSPENSION PIPES RUSTY

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER /INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 71,702 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front sub frame is corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside suspension pips corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sub frame area is corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front suspension pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,873 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 63,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm shock absorber ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint camber arm shock absorber ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,389 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,292 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 38,630 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,648 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,312 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 27,873 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 25,452 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 24,403 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,406 miles

both front discs slightly discoloured in inner surface

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 8 Dec 2008 21,406 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front discs slightly discoloured in inner surface

slight play in n/s/f wheel

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,373 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,581 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 8,933 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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J600 APG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 J600 APG, 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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J600 APG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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