2003 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · DE03 ADX
2003 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 84,472 miles. MOT expired on 26 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE03 ADX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 84,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE03 ADX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (DE03 ADX) between August 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DE03 ADX Mileage History
- 02/08/202283,557 mi
- 17/09/202684,472 mi+915 mi
Average of roughly 222 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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