CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY51 GLV

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,484 mi
Last recorded104,484 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 104,484 miles

Rear hydraulic ferrules and pipes has corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2025 104,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))

Rear hydraulic ferrules and pipes has corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upright (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 101,430 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,831 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 99,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm centre ball joint connecting to bottom of suspension leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,745 miles

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2020 99,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt aluminium suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 27 Sep 2018 98,912 miles

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

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

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

all steering suspension and brake components corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,911 miles

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

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

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

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

all steering suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2017 93,026 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 88,091 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 88,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 78,132 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 61,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,050 miles

both front shock absorber lower mounting worn

front brake discs rear faces corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2010 51,560 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 47,860 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 10 Jan 2009 47,860 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,874 miles

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

both front tyres worn at edges

both front tyres worn to 2mm

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no beam kick up at offside headlamp aim

rear number plate not secured properly

Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,874 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn at edges

both front tyres worn to 2mm

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

no beam kick up at offside headlamp aim

rear number plate not secured properly

Pass 18 Dec 2006 31,431 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,475 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
Full Mercedes-benz Cl 500 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY51 GLV 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 72%.

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 FY51 GLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY51 GLV?

You can check the full history of FY51 GLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY51 GLV registered?

FY51 GLV is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is FY51 GLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY51 GLV shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY51 GLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY51 GLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.