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MA52 ERS

2004 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

52,073 mi
Last recorded52,073 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl63,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA52 ERS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 52,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Side skirts fitted at the time of test, unable to visually check some components

Fail 13 Apr 2026 52,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front most (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Side skirts fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Pass 25 Aug 2023 50,541 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded unable to visually inspect the due to covers fitted at the time of test

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 50,540 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Inner and outer sills corroded unable to visually inspect the due to covers fitted at the time of test

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 48,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension fluid pipes / hoses corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front / rear, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 46,967 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s rear exhaust mounts broken

Pass 2 Jan 2018 45,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 44,130 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 44,128 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,961 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,700 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 39,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,478 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 23,267 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 17,382 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)

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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MA52 ERS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MA52 ERS, 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 MA52 ERS registered?

MA52 ERS is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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