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2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,783 mi
Last recorded57,783 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 EHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 57,783 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 57,389 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 56,861 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 11 Jan 2024 56,861 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front pads getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2022 55,106 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 54,904 miles

Engine cover and undertray installed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,371 miles

Engine cover and undertrays installed

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 54,367 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Message on cluster indicating esp not functioning (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Considerably dimmer than nearside lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertrays installed

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracked and perished, inner edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays and engine covers installed

Fail 12 Mar 2018 52,795 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Undertrays and engine covers installed

Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 50,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 48,861 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 46,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 44,995 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2014 44,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 43,337 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,846 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 40,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front self levelling suspension unit light misting of oil

Pass 22 Feb 2011 38,731 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

suspension fluid low

Fail 17 Feb 2011 38,602 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

suspension fluid low

Pass 24 Feb 2010 36,001 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 36,001 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 32,777 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,681 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2006 24,634 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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EU03 EHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU03 EHV, 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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EU03 EHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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