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GM03 CGZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

125,123 mi
Last recorded125,123 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 CGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 125,123 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 121,583 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 121,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 121,583 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,347 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 116,938 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 116,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,598 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted . undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2020 113,592 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted . undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2019 110,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 103,976 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & under trays fitted

t.p.s. light on (2112)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 96,698 miles

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

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 17 Aug 2016 93,509 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,508 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear [at rear above axle] (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 90,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 87,113 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,888 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,988 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,908 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,935 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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GM03 CGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GM03 CGZ, 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 GM03 CGZ registered?

GM03 CGZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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