2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · L500 MDH
2001 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Oct 2001. Recorded mileage 107,350 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,350 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
L500 MDH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2026
- 107,350 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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L500 MDH Mileage History
- 30/06/200927,337 mi
- 15/07/201131,960 mi+4,623 mi
- 26/07/201236,391 mi+4,431 mi
- 26/07/201236,391 mi
- 16/07/201343,526 mi+7,135 mi
- 21/07/201453,863 mi+10,337 mi
- 21/07/201563,364 mi+9,501 mi
- 22/07/201671,482 mi+8,118 mi
- 23/07/201671,485 mi+3 mi
- 16/08/201778,719 mi+7,234 mi
- 24/09/201885,442 mi+6,723 mi
- 15/12/201885,464 mi+22 mi
- 07/05/202087,273 mi+1,809 mi
- 07/05/202087,273 mi
- 07/05/202194,542 mi+7,269 mi
- 07/05/202194,542 mi
- 05/07/2022100,575 mi+6,033 mi
- 21/12/2023101,137 mi+562 mi
- 17/02/2025104,306 mi+3,169 mi
- 07/02/2026107,350 mi+3,044 mi
Average of roughly 4,818 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
L500 MDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (L500 MDH) between June 2009 and February 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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