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EO03 CXW

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 CXW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 65,069 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 64,662 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 64,297 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 64,278 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack joints bith (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired Both (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2023 63,080 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 62,585 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 61,738 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 59,974 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,278 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 54,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 53,226 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,365 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 48,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 45,745 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 43,854 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,236 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 39,232 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,711 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,236 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 22,481 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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EO03 CXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EO03 CXW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO03 CXW registered?

EO03 CXW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is EO03 CXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 CXW 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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