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H5 XHH

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Black Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,318 mi
Last recorded104,318 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 XHH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 104,318 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 100,226 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 95,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 94,024 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

plastic under trays fitted throughout restricting view of tetsable components

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,817 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 87,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm shock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 87,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Corroded and holed (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split and cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear Both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 77,865 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 73,936 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 69,355 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 67,856 miles

CREAKING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AREA MAY BE DRY BALL JOINTS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 65,327 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 61,154 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,925 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 54,218 miles

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

Front tyres on 3mm 245 45 18 W

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,468 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 45,467 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 38,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,795 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 15,379 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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H5 XHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Black with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H5 XHH, 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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H5 XHH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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