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AO51 SXV

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

74,580 mi
Last recorded74,580 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 SXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 74,580 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 67,230 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,840 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 65,421 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 63,702 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 60,857 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 56,251 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,108 miles

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

Nearside Front FOGLAMP MOUNT DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play CROSS STRUT BALL JOINT/STEERING KNUCKLE. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside MIRROR LENSE MISSING.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 54,956 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,074 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 51,066 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,934 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,394 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,605 miles

Rear differential oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 40,941 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 38,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,871 miles

both front brake discs are worn

nearside front tyre outer wall has varios cuts

Pass 2 Oct 2009 33,378 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2007 27,655 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,708 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 21,061 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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AO51 SXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

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 AO51 SXV, 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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AO51 SXV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 4 October 2001.

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