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AV51 UBW

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,653 mi
Last recorded161,653 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 161,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 158,613 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 155,648 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 152,838 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 150,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 146,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 143,357 miles

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/F top mounting has slight lift O/S/F top mounting has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 143,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/F top mounting has slight lift O/S/F top mounting has slight lift (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 140,166 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,472 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 132,389 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,875 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust mount perished

both rear chassis legs starting to corrode

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2014 131,510 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 127,244 miles

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

exhaust rear rubber mount split at nearside

Fail 29 Jul 2013 127,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

exhaust rear rubber mount split at nearside

Pass 16 Aug 2012 123,639 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 123,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,553 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 108,365 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 108,364 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 15 May 2009 105,900 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2008 102,152 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 98,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 May 2007 98,546 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

nearside number light cover missing

Pass 20 Sep 2006 96,236 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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AV51 UBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV51 UBW, 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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AV51 UBW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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