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CL03 SOO

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

125,628 mi
Last recorded125,628 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL03 SOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 125,628 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 120,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front bottom arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil change asap (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s/f bottom arms front and rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 108,535 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside rear facing outer gator (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside rear facing outer gator (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 103,794 miles

Both front suspension top mountings are cracked/split badly , and have lift .

Fail 12 Nov 2021 103,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both front suspension top mountings are cracked/split badly , and have lift .

Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,499 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Nov 2020 99,499 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

aux belt badly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,438 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,908 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,243 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,223 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror is slightly loose

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

Offside Front suspension strut lower joint/bush has slight play

Offside wing mirror is slightly loose

Rear both rear exhaust mounts are in a poor condition but exhaust is still secure

Pass 8 Nov 2014 86,422 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,992 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 80,834 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres starting to perish.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 19 Nov 2011 80,834 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres starting to perish.

Rear flexible brake hoses starting to perish.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,048 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,048 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,423 miles

PLAY IN FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS

Pass 7 Nov 2008 72,540 miles

PLAY IN O/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT

Pass 29 Nov 2007 62,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 56,693 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,919 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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CL03 SOO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CL03 SOO, 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 CL03 SOO registered?

CL03 SOO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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