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B5 SGK

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,830 mi
Last recorded113,830 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 113,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,349 miles

Front suspension arm balljoints slight movement

Front tyres wearing outer edges

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

Rear diff slight leak

o/s/r lower chassis corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2023 104,249 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 100,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 95,509 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 91,530 miles

Nearside Rear suspension oil pipe slight corrosion

Offside Rear suspension oil pipe has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,141 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,037 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,037 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 77,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,946 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,880 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 71,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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front and rear registration plate lettering carrbon fiber look cantnot be missed read

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,128 miles

1 of 2 nearside rear side lights not working.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,866 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,355 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 60,273 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 55,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre slightly feathered

offside front tyre slightly feathered

Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,505 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,303 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 35,819 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 50,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 39,201 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 39,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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B5 SGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 SGK, 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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B5 SGK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 6 June 2001.

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