2003 Mercedes CL 500 5.0L Petrol · KG03 ASV
2003 Mercedes CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 103,403 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Oct 2015)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
KG03 ASV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2025
- 103,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
KG03 ASV Mileage History
- 06/06/2024103,383 mi
- 20/06/2024103,385 mi+2 mi
- 25/08/2025103,403 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 16 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
KG03 ASV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes Cl 500 (KG03 ASV) between June 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn strut lower mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (KG03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as KG03ASV.
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
CORSA
VAUXHALL
ZAFIRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VAUXHALL
ASTRA
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF LIFE TSI
RENAULT
CLIO
RENAULT
CLIO
VOLVO
XC40
SEAT
LEON
AUDI
A1
MERCEDES CL 500 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.