2000 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 5.0L Petrol · W947 ALA
2000 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 (5.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 111,776 miles. MOT expired on 20 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ CL 500
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,776 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W947 ALA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2025
- 111,776 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W947 ALA 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz Cl 500 (W947 ALA) between November 2021 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
W947 ALA Mileage History
- 30/11/202198,232 mi
- 13/12/2022164,319 km
- 16/03/2023164,337 km+18 km
- 19/03/2024108,077 mi
- 21/03/2025111,776 mi+3,699 mi
Average of roughly 4,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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