1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · C1 RAB
1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 18,867 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,867 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C1 RAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 18,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C1 RAB 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (C1 RAB) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
C1 RAB Mileage History
- 05/10/202218,745 mi
- 05/10/202218,745 mi
- 19/09/202318,855 mi+110 mi
- 09/10/202418,862 mi+7 mi
- 29/10/202518,867 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 40 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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