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AY03 PFN

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5513cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,997 mi
Last recorded102,997 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 PFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,513cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 102,997 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 102,400 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 100,438 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 98,130 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 95,505 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2019 91,969 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 90,400 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 90,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror slightly insecure

engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

service light on

tyre pressure system indicates a fault

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 86,807 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

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

engine covers and undertrays concealing some testable items

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,480 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 79,557 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 75,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,014 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2013 70,050 miles

Both front road wheels buckled

Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2012 65,004 miles

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

both front wheels slightly buckled

Pass 17 May 2011 59,170 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2010 54,176 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2009 47,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 44,640 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 40,154 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 36,825 miles

anti slip missing from parking brake pedal

Pass 20 Jun 2006 35,069 miles

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

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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AY03 PFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,513cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AY03 PFN, 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 AY03 PFN registered?

AY03 PFN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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