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EEC 55

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl

Silver Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,120 mi
Last recorded82,120 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl75,880 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEC 55
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 82,120 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 82,103 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,837 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 77,012 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 76,157 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 74,501 miles

chip in the windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2019 71,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,070 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,411 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,098 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 65,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 64,062 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 60,508 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 58,486 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 58,453 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 55,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2010 54,376 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 52,469 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 50,783 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 49,065 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 49,046 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 46,168 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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EEC 55 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl in Silver with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EEC 55, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EEC 55 registered?

EEC 55 is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is EEC 55 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEC 55 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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