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H6 PBX

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

73,419 mi
Last recorded73,419 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 PBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 73,419 miles

under vehicle covered in underseal.

Pass 26 Sep 2024 73,373 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in underseal restricting view.

Pass 27 Feb 2023

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted covering prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,634 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

engine cover and under vehicle plastic covers fitted

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pads not visible

Fail 25 Mar 2019 72,634 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

engine cover and under vehicle plastic covers fitted

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pads not visible

Pass 23 Nov 2017 69,596 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside washer jet part blocked.

Fail 23 Nov 2017 69,594 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge.

nearside washer jet part blocked.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 88,948 miles

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

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

Undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Oct 2016 88,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm lower shock absorber ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs wearing unevenly on inner edges

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Oct 2015 81,595 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

n/s/rear tyre has a deep split in outer side wall but cords not showing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 68,631 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 62,629 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 56,464 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Aug 2010 56,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 55,361 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2008 53,311 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 51,010 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 50,696 miles

drivers side interior dor mirror trim broken

Fail 26 Jan 2007 50,693 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,311 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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H6 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 H6 PBX, 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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H6 PBX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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