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M500 ETV

2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Silver Diesel 2478cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests37 (30 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.1%

Mileage

169,614 mi
Last recorded169,614 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 50053,171 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 ETV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,478cc

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MOT History

30 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 169,614 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2026 103,342 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 168,039 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 96,860 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 168,031 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 93,589 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 160,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 160,545 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 89,222 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 89,221 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2022 153,321 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 153,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 83,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,967 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 138,586 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 79,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 125,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft centre support bearing worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 77,101 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,284 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,382 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 86,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 62,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre badly worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 55,348 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,946 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored in one place (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing slightly more on inner edge of tread.

Pass 12 Dec 2014 48,866 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 40,120 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 35,591 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,159 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 21,637 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 20 Jun 2012 21,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 18,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 15,756 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 15,756 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,162 miles

nsf tyre rolling on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 11,409 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 ETV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Silver with a 2,478cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.1%.

Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 53,171 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 M500 ETV, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M500 ETV registered?

M500 ETV is a 2011 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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