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2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · 71 PAL

71 PAL

2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 13/04/2011. Recorded mileage 65,023 miles. MOT valid until 01/04/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
Year / Origin
2011
MOT Status
Valid until 01/04/2027
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
65,023 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 5.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/04/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2011
Engine
4966cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle currently maintains a clean roadworthiness status with a highly stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection conducted in April 2026 at 65,023 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows three consecutive years of clean passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025, indicating that the vehicle has consistently met safety and emissions standards over the last several years. The mileage profile is notably low for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,335 miles per year. Between March 2023 and April 2026, the car covered 8,899 miles, suggesting a pattern of low-intensity use. While this low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it increases the risks associated with the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid breakdown. The single failure in March 2023 at 56,124 miles, followed immediately by a pass just two days later, suggests a minor issue that was rectified quickly by the previous owner. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by long-term sitting and low-mileage operation. Check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers for cracking or perished, as these often fail when a vehicle is not driven frequently. The braking system should be examined for seized calipers or pitted discs, as infrequent use can lead to binding issues. Given the age of the Mercedes Benz, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust is also essential to ensure that the low mileage has not masked underlying corrosion in the frame.

71 PAL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
  • 65,023 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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71 PAL Mileage History

  1. 08/03/202356,124 mi
  2. 10/03/202356,129 mi+5 mi
  3. 11/03/202459,814 mi+3,685 mi
  4. 12/03/202562,214 mi+2,400 mi
  5. 02/04/202665,023 mi+2,809 mi

Average of roughly 2,900 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

71 PAL MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (71 PAL) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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