2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class CL55K AMG
WDBPJ74J13A036865
Vehicle history report for the 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class (VIN WDBPJ74J13A036865). Silver. Title: Clean. 77,978 mi reported. Registered in Tx. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2003 mercedes-benz cl-class.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 3 involved a crash 🔥 4 involved a fire 🚑 4 reported injuries
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 20
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class.
AIR BAGS,SEATS
The seat occupancy sensor on the passenger seat of this car is malfunctioning. This is a RECOGNIZED PROBLEM for Mercedes cars. There are numerous websites and YouTube videos describing this problem, offering replacement sensors, offering bypass kits and describing how to make this repair. (Please see attached for small sample). But Mercedes does not acknowl…
NHTSA ODI #11506625ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The Instrument cluster has no light so I cannot see the speed. The dealer refuses the recall. RECALL - #06V028000
NHTSA ODI #11502207EXTERIOR LIGHTING
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DOESN'T ILLUMINATE.
NHTSA ODI #10983840ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 (NA) MERCEDES BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHTS SUDDENLY SHUT OFF AND THE DRIVER WAS UNABLE TO READ THE INSTRUMENT GAUGES. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA ODI #10748332ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CL55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HYDRAULIC FLUID AND RESET THE LIGHT HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO HAVE A DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMED. THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE BODY CONTROL SYS…
NHTSA ODI #10503626SUSPENSION
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES BENZ CL55 AMG. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, HE NOTICED THAT THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED THAT THE ABC …
NHTSA ODI #10502119SUSPENSION
ACTIVE BODY CONTROL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTING IN CAR SCRAPING ON THE GROUND. SYSTEM LEAKING. *TT
NHTSA ODI #10444552TIRES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 MERCEDES CL500 EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL EXTREME CONTACT TIRES. THE FRONT TIRES WERE SIZE 255/40/R18 AND THE REAR TIRES WERE SIZE 285/35/R18. THE REAR DRIVERS SIDE TIRE SUFFERED TREAD SEPARATION WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE COMPANY WHERE THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE TI…
NHTSA ODI #10438551+ 12 more complaints on record.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I find out who owns this vehicle from the VIN?
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Is the VIN WDBPJ74J13A036865 valid?
WDBPJ74J13A036865 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class.
Does the 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class?
Comparable 2003 Mercedes-benz cl-class listings run roughly $4,300–$9,250, typically around $7,579 (from 12 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 3 Oct 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.