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FL03 RXX

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,735 mi
Last recorded88,735 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 RXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 88,735 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,924 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2023 86,478 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and others hidden with undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in protective wax (1.1.11 (c))

manufacturer under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2019 84,224 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 12 Dec 2017 83,947 miles

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear chassis corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

both rear brake flexi hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,460 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2015 81,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 71,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,553 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 67,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 59,732 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,643 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 21 Nov 2007 50,664 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 34,219 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FL03 RXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FL03 RXX, 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 FL03 RXX registered?

FL03 RXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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