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JU52 TAX

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,637 mi
Last recorded103,637 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU52 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 103,637 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 103,305 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,563 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 92,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,366 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise to change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 87,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 84,109 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 81,919 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 80,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 79,010 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 79,010 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2017 77,284 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 77,284 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 74,476 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,964 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 69,964 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 65,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 54,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 40,749 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Small leak from automatic gearbox

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,602 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 20,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,334 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 16,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,169 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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JU52 TAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 JU52 TAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JU52 TAX registered?

JU52 TAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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