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A2 PPO

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,419 mi
Last recorded81,419 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 81,419 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 80,314 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension hydraulic pipe corroded o/s/r.

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,415 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

suspension hydraulic pipe corroded rear both side.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 77,832 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 76,352 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,228 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 75,225 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 72,877 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 72,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 70,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 May 2017 67,026 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 3 May 2016 63,078 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2015 59,909 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 56,784 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres with slight worn inner edge

Pass 4 May 2013 53,738 miles

offside front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 50,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 46,095 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 42,248 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 37,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,360 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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A2 PPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 82,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A2 PPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A2 PPO is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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