2001 Mercedes-Benz CLS 3.0L Diesel · PX51 NME
2001 Mercedes-Benz CLS (3.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2001. Recorded mileage 186,897 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLS
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PX51 NME Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/10/2025
- 186,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PX51 NME 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 Cls (PX51 NME) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
PX51 NME Mileage History
- 17/10/2022119,425 mi
- 18/10/2022119,546 mi+121 mi
- 26/10/2023134,581 mi+15,035 mi
- 01/11/2024175,648 mi+41,067 mi
- 23/10/2025186,897 mi+11,249 mi
Average of roughly 22,363 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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