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A5 NBN

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

39,046 mi
Last recorded39,046 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 39,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 39,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 38,993 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber is corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber is corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,959 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 37,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,800 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 36,402 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,729 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,411 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread no cords exposed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 35,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 35,262 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 34,702 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 34,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,881 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,644 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 29,127 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,876 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 25,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,698 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 18,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 16,692 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A5 NBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A5 NBN, 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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What year was A5 NBN registered?

A5 NBN is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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