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968 ALO

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Black Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

131,614 mi
Last recorded131,614 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration968 ALO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 131,614 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 131,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 130,694 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 129,550 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 127,832 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 125,254 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,193 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,019 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 118,968 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 114,832 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 114,831 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 109,295 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 107,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2013 106,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 106,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 105,708 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 104,302 miles

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

both offside & nearside front brake discs ridged & dished

Pass 6 Feb 2010 86,658 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 78,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jun 2008 65,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,941 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 31,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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968 ALO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Black with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 968 ALO, 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 968 ALO registered?

968 ALO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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