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FC03 GJY

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Blue Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,779 mi
Last recorded136,779 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 GJY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,779 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 136,710 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 135,169 miles

covers on outer sills

Fail 25 Oct 2022 135,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers on outer sills

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 129,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 124,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,092 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,596 miles

play in inner rack joint

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,714 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,933 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 93,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 89,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,283 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 74,945 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 74,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2009 67,595 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 67,527 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 56,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 46,068 miles

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

Nearside Front,Nearside and Offside Rear Tyres all wearing on edges.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 27,129 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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FC03 GJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Blue with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FC03 GJY, 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 FC03 GJY registered?

FC03 GJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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