2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · 54 DB
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 117,873 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2001
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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54 DB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
- 117,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
54 DB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (54 DB) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm chalked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
54 DB Mileage History
- 27/11/2023110,739 mi
- 08/11/2024115,766 mi+5,027 mi
- 08/11/2024115,768 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/2025117,872 mi+2,104 mi
- 28/11/2025117,873 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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