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FJ53 MMU

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,359 mi
Last recorded114,359 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 MMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 114,359 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2023 112,286 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear floor sections above subframe area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 110,886 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

o/s n/s front brake discs have heat spots

Fail 18 Jul 2019 110,882 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s n/s (5.3.2 (b))

o/s n/s front brake discs have heat spots

Pass 4 Jul 2018 105,921 miles

o/s front outer sill section corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 105,749 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

o/s front outer sill section corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2017 98,422 miles

Offside outer sill corroded and holed, but not in a prescribed area.

Pass 17 May 2016 93,250 miles

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Fail 13 May 2016 93,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2015 87,617 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 83,382 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2014 83,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 77,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,480 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,489 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 55,637 miles

Oil leak

front number plate mount broken.

Pass 1 Nov 2008 47,930 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,930 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

ignition/gear lever faulty.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 32,618 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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FJ53 MMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FJ53 MMU, 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 FJ53 MMU registered?

FJ53 MMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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