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FY03 PNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 50075,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 93,433 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 92,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 92,956 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion at top mounting excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corrosion at top mounting excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 92,704 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 92,700 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 91,050 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 89,570 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018
Pass 14 Feb 2017 80,705 miles

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

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

under trays fitted engine covers fitted brake fluid warning lamp on but fluid level ok

Fail 13 Feb 2017 80,703 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted engine covers fitted brake fluid warning lamp on but fluid level ok

Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,947 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 71,468 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 66,604 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 63,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,276 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,678 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 53,678 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 51,344 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2010 51,344 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 49,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,503 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 38,503 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 24,225 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 24,225 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wiper blades starting to smear across screen

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,838 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 23,838 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FY03 PNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FY03 PNZ, 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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FY03 PNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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