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CL51 YES

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,547 mi
Last recorded131,547 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 YES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 131,547 miles
Pass 5 May 2025 125,784 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Both (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 125,030 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 124,945 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 18 Apr 2023 124,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front exhaust mounts corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 May 2022 124,546 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected both side (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 124,546 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose both side (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected both side (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 123,229 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess both side corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 122,127 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 120,042 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 118,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 117,159 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 115,221 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,367 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 111,239 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 109,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 105,492 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,130 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2011 98,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

O/S/F Castor arm ball joint rubber boot split.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 85,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,590 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 74,086 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 74,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,737 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,561 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,330 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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CL51 YES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CL51 YES, 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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CL51 YES is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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