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D8 DAJ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

70,362 mi
Last recorded70,362 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 DAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 70,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 68,505 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 67,013 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 65,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 63,574 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 61,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 57,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,597 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 51,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear camber arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement camber arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 42,213 miles

slight wear on rear brake discs.

Pass 29 Oct 2012 40,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 37,396 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,072 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front inner face brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jul 2009 30,537 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 18,896 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,317 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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D8 DAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue 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 D8 DAJ, 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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D8 DAJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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