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2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

48,621 mi
Last recorded48,621 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration50 JH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 48,621 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 48,340 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 47,997 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Apr 2024 47,997 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 47,610 miles

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

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

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

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

dashboard lights faulty/flashing

Pass 6 Nov 2021 47,320 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2021

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 46,982 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both font inner faces heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Underside of vehicle corroded throughout

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,274 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,656 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 45,656 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 45,167 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 43,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 41,516 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 41,516 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 40,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 38,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 30,579 miles

Front wipers juddering but clearing screen

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 30,290 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,340 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 29,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,932 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 27,931 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,556 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

eml light on.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 18,697 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,724 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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50 JH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 50 JH, 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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50 JH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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