MOT Status
ValidMileage
114,359 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
o/s front outer sill section corroded
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
Offside outer sill corroded and holed, but not in a prescribed area.
slight play in both rear suspension arm bushes
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Oil leak
front number plate mount broken.
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.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl?
Based on 40,934 MOT tests across 3,089 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FJ53 MMU safe to buy?
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