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M500 CSE

1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,886 mi
Last recorded106,886 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 50095,537 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 CSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 106,886 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,804 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 103,508 miles

Both front inner wings slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 103,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front inner wings slightly corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 103,193 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 102,575 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2020 101,056 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 101,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,219 miles

(under covers fitted)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material max corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,169 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

(under covers fitted)

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material max corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,776 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 97,776 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 94,735 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 92,612 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 87,850 miles

BOTH front tyres perrished

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nsf tyre perished

osf tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,915 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 64,940 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 64,936 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 83,572 miles

tyres both front worn on edge

Fail 22 Jun 2011 83,570 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers mirror stays in

tyres both front worn on edge

Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,861 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 82,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 78,656 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 74,526 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 70,267 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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M500 CSE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 95,537 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 M500 CSE, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M500 CSE registered?

M500 CSE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is M500 CSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 CSE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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