1996 Mercedes CL500 Auto 5.0L Petrol · P587 JHJ
1996 Mercedes CL500 Auto (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 142,773 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES CL500 AUTO
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Nov 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P587 JHJ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2021
- 142,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P587 JHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes Cl500 Auto (P587 JHJ) between January 2006 and July 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.
P587 JHJ Mileage History
- 31/01/200697,241 mi
- 15/01/2007101,553 mi+4,312 mi
- 18/01/2007101,553 mi
- 04/02/2008106,126 mi+4,573 mi
- 07/02/2008106,126 mi
- 11/02/2009110,442 mi+4,316 mi
- 13/02/2009110,442 mi
- 09/02/2010113,774 mi+3,332 mi
- 27/01/2011117,455 mi+3,681 mi
- 27/01/2011117,455 mi
- 13/02/2012121,433 mi+3,978 mi
- 13/02/2013125,550 mi+4,117 mi
- 26/03/2014130,133 mi+4,583 mi
- 26/03/2014130,133 mi
- 23/03/2015134,312 mi+4,179 mi
- 16/04/2015134,381 mi+69 mi
- 20/05/2016136,836 mi+2,455 mi
- 13/06/2016136,838 mi+2 mi
- 19/05/2017139,737 mi+2,899 mi
- 23/03/2019141,346 mi+1,609 mi
- 28/04/2021142,709 mi+1,363 mi
- 20/07/2021142,773 mi+64 mi
Average of roughly 2,944 miles per year across 22 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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