2003 Mercedes-Benz CL 5.4L Petrol · AL52 FSH
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL (5.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 171,335 miles. MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,335 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL52 FSH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 171,335 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL52 FSH 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-Benz Cl (AL52 FSH) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 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: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
AL52 FSH Mileage History
- 29/01/2024170,077 mi
- 13/02/2025171,272 mi+1,195 mi
- 13/02/2025171,272 mi
- 12/02/2026171,335 mi+63 mi
- 13/02/2026171,335 mi
Average of roughly 616 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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