1996 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · P99 PFL
1996 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 87,836 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,836 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P99 PFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 87,836 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P99 PFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (P99 PFL) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
P99 PFL Mileage History
- 04/03/202287,766 mi
- 07/03/202287,769 mi+3 mi
- 19/03/202587,836 mi+67 mi
- 01/04/202587,836 mi
Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 4 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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