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RL03 UYZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

184,407 mi
Last recorded184,407 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 UYZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 184,407 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 184,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 183,848 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 181,659 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 181,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2020 177,071 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 175,007 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 166,063 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 154,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,365 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 117,014 miles

engine cover

sill covers

undertrays

Pass 10 Sep 2014 105,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,327 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,503 miles

oil leak from underside

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 64,128 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010
Pass 31 Dec 2009 54,095 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 48,999 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 41,882 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,655 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,139 miles

fr tyres worn inner edges

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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RL03 UYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 UYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RL03 UYZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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