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71 PAT

2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500

Grey Petrol 4966cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,129 mi
Last recorded66,129 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 50082,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration71 PAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelCl 500
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,966cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 66,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 65,611 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,255 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 65,242 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,181 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 65,170 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 64,761 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 63,000 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 62,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 60,986 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 56,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,024 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 45,361 miles

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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71 PAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500 in Grey with a 4,966cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 71 PAT, 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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71 PAT is a 2001 Mercedes-benz Cl 500, first registered on 1 August 2001.

Is 71 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 71 PAT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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