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FC03 HCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,644 mi
Last recorded120,644 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 HCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 120,644 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,691 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 119,198 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at front underbody tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 119,173 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres slightly perished

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at front underbody tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive at rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2014 114,945 miles

Both rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play.Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 114,945 miles

Both rear brake hose slightly deteriorated.Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint slight play.Both rear tyres worn close to limit.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 112,255 miles

nsr tyre wearing on edge

Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr tyre wearing on edge

Pass 30 May 2012 111,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 100,865 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 86,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 67,303 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,098 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 30,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2006 15,532 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 HCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HCZ, 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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FC03 HCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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