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S11 DXM

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Blue Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

135,458 mi
Last recorded135,458 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 DXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 135,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 135,434 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 134,840 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 134,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Road wheel fixing missing ALL 4 WHEELS MISSING ONE NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,115 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust clamp broken.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 131,115 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust clamp broken.

Pass 5 Aug 2021 128,608 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 128,189 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 128,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 123,552 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 120,075 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 41,142 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 110,698 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 10,192 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 98,170 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 147,935 miles

Front number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 80,830 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 80,830 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre 2.2mm,,,Offside rear tyre 2.2mm,,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.00mm

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 114,478 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 114,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Minor oil leak rear diff

Washer fluid low

Pass 14 Apr 2009 99,307 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,099 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 49,329 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 66,256 miles

o/s/r light lense cracked.slightly damp.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Cl 500?

Based on 69,232 MOT tests across 4,285 vehicles.

78.6%
Pass Rate
4,114
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,209
Brake pipe excessively corroded 902
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 877
position lamp(s) not working 711
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 698
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S11 DXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Blue with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.4% with a typical mileage of 82,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Cl 500 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,209 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S11 DXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Cl 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz Cl 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S11 DXM registered?

S11 DXM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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