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ABH 458C

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,461 mi
Last recorded119,461 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 458C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 119,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 118,531 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 118,527 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 118,141 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Near under tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Near suspention arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 110,606 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 109,915 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 107,501 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 106,791 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 106,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,614 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 99,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 99,323 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2011 93,764 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 May 2009 92,549 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,842 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 70,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 52,933 miles

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

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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ABH 458C is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABH 458C, 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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ABH 458C is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 7 June 2001.

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