2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · GX51 BWF
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 138,695 miles. MOT expired on 03 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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GX51 BWF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
- 138,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GX51 BWF 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 (GX51 BWF) between March 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “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))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
GX51 BWF Mileage History
- 20/03/2023132,240 mi
- 13/04/2023132,439 mi+199 mi
- 19/05/2023132,531 mi+92 mi
- 27/06/2025138,674 mi+6,143 mi
- 05/08/2025138,695 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,713 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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