2003 Mercedes CL 500 5.0L Petrol · AJ03 VAM
2003 Mercedes CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2003. Recorded mileage 105,676 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,676 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ03 VAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 105,676 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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AJ03 VAM Mileage History
- 20/04/2024101,403 mi
- 20/04/2024101,403 mi
- 06/06/2025104,262 mi+2,859 mi
- 06/08/2026105,676 mi+1,414 mi
- 10/08/2026105,676 mi
Average of roughly 1,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ03 VAM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Cl 500 (AJ03 VAM) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”; “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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