1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · R459 BLC
1997 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 145,317 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R459 BLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 145,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R459 BLC Mileage History
- 16/01/2024137,006 mi
- 17/01/2024137,014 mi+8 mi
- 22/01/2025141,941 mi+4,927 mi
- 23/01/2026145,317 mi+3,376 mi
- 23/01/2026145,317 mi
Average of roughly 4,115 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R459 BLC 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (R459 BLC) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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