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5 RXA

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,796 mi
Last recorded61,796 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 RXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 61,796 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 59,604 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 59,600 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 56,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush balljoint (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush balljoint (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 52,646 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,677 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,492 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,027 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,173 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 46,122 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play back (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 43,934 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,191 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 39,748 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s rear exhaust hanger cor

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,958 miles

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

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

center exhaust brakets rusted and detached

Pass 26 Oct 2012 34,954 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 30,322 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 26,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,483 miles

n\s\r tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,485 miles

both rear tyres on 2-4mm tread.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 9,269 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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5 RXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 75,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5 RXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5 RXA registered?

5 RXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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