2003 Mercedes CL 500 5.0L Petrol · LO52 HWD
2003 Mercedes CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 134,579 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 134,579 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LO52 HWD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 134,579 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LO52 HWD 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 Cl 500 (LO52 HWD) between August 2024 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Si”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
LO52 HWD Mileage History
- 09/08/2024134,578 mi
- 12/08/2024134,579 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 122 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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