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6873 MM

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,189 mi
Last recorded168,189 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6873 MM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 168,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 164,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,192 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 160,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 155,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joins and couplings (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corroded exhaust system

Fail 2 Dec 2021 155,146 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section joins and couplings (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corroded exhaust system

Pass 1 Dec 2020 150,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid pipe joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to rear of lower inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion to rear of lower inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 145,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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corroded exhaust system / broken clamps

Fail 3 Jan 2020 145,339 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

advise alignment

corroded exhaust system / broken clamps

Pass 3 Jan 2019 137,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 137,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak mid section join (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 129,523 miles

Body has slight corrosion both lower rear sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 117,923 miles

both rear tyres 4mm

Pass 15 Jan 2016 105,708 miles

Offside Front Slight play in suspension leg top mount

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,693 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls starting to split.

Drivers seat not operating fully in forward movement.

Nearside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 86,557 miles

both rear spring dust covers split

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,163 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,725 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 50,001 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,805 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres both 2mm

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,180 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 25,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 15,690 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 11,858 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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6873 MM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 6873 MM, 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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6873 MM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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